Coutnry status report of Bactrocera dorsalis in South Africa

 

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Publication Date

Wed, 23 Mar 2016, 12:32

Last Updated

March 23, 2016, 12:32 p.m.

Report Number

ZAF-28/1

Country

South Africa

Pest Id

Bactrocera dorsalis - (DACUDO)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Citrus spp. and other commodities including mango, guava, tomato, pepper (Capsicum spp.) and several wild African fruits produced or present in these areas in South Africa are under threat.

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Present: in all parts of the area where host crop(s) are grown

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: widely distributed

Geographical Distribution

Bactrocera dorsalis is considered to be present, actionable and under official control in the above-mentioned provinces of South Africa and their associated Municipal Districts. Bactrocera dorsalis is absent in the following provinces: • Western Cape province • Free State province • Northern Cape province • Eastern Cape province

Summary

Bactrocera dorsalis is only present in the listed District Municipalities (Under Status of Pest) and is absent from other four provinces of South Africa.

Danger

Bactrocera dorsalis is subject to official control in the affected areas in accordance with the South African Bactrocera invadens Action Plan.

Contact for info

Ms Muneiwa Ratshilingano Private Bag x14 Gezina 0031 South Africa [email protected]

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