When in the Island clothing should be dry cleaned or hot washed as soon as possible. Clean clothing should be worn for travelling back to the Island. No contact with Island livestock for at least 2 weeks after return. JE4 8UF Tel. Any general inquiry about Foot and Mouth Disease should be directed to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, during office hours on Tel.
Fewer volunteers means fewer problems next season.
It is important to be protecting developing tubers as well as foliage from potato blight infection. Shirlan has given evidence of tuber blight control similar to the tin-based products, and can be applied at 7 day intervals. Check known areas of emergence, patches where there were problems last season, and warmer areas in the house. Aphid colonies are also developing in some crops, particularly peppers. Use yellow traps to monitor for flying adults.