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Pests

Onion fly: Use of sterile male technique where possible and when needed otherwise seed treatments.

Thrips: Treatments should only be made after field inspections. Immigration of thrips from adjacent crops of Alliacea fields to be considered.

Diseases

Storage diseases (e.g. Botrytis spp): Prompt and appropriate drying after harvest and avoid excessive humidity during storage.

Weeds

Stale seed beds should be used.

Low dose band treatments are recommended.