New finding of Diabrotica virgifera virgifera

 

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Publication Date

Fri, 06 May 2022, 15:17

Last Updated

May 6, 2022, 3:17 p.m.

Report Number

GBR-33/2

Country

United Kingdom

Pest Id

Diabrotica virgifera virgifera - (DIABVI)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Growing maize

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Transient: actionable, under eradication

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: transient

Geographical Distribution

One location only, to the north of London

Summary

The first UK finding of Diabrotica virgifera virgifera since 2007. Four adults were found in one trap. The field in which the find was made will not grow maize next year, thus reducing the risk of further spread.

Danger

None. Crop has been harvested

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