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Presents information on a research project being undertaken to provide ways to improve the control of Lilioceris lilii (red lily beetle) by Royal Horticulture Society Entomologist Andrew Salisbury in Great Britain. Significance of the insect to British gardeners; Impact of the population spread of red lily beetle on home gardeners and professional growers; Objectives of the study.

The article offers advice on spraying fields infected with orange blossom midges in Great Britain. Jon Oakley of ADAS anticipated that midges abound in most fields in the country after a widespread heavy rain. David Ellerton of ProCam advised growers to apply spray only when necessary. CropWatch agronomist Nick Brown noted that beneficial insects take about 18 months before they could recover from exposure to chlorpyriphos.

Reports on a field study to be conducted in the spring of 2005 to determine the amount of land to be devoted to beetle banks and similar areas favoring indigenous biocontrol insects in order to decrease the use of insecticides in Great Britain. Organizations and institutions involved in the project, including the Game Conservancy Trust; Coverage of the study.

Presents news briefs on agriculture in Great Britain as of May 2003. Protection of seed crops from the fusarium complex of diseases; List of beneficial insects in farm; Value of the publications on organic farming.