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Post-harvest flail mulching or header-integrated shredding - the best mechanical method for managing European corn borer

Using mechanical means to control pests is increasingly on the radar where chemical control has practical or environmental downsides. We get some advice from the Maize Growers Association’s Jon Myhill

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Post-harvest flail mulching or header-integrated shredding - the best mechanical method for managing European corn borer

European corn borer (ECB) is a pest that is causing concern for maize growers across the channel and may have implications for UK growers. But beyond the chemical options, how can the pest be managed mechanically?...

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