Eradication of further outbreaks of Thrips palmi in the Netherlands
The Plant Protection Service of the Netherlands has recently informed the EPPO Secretariat that two infestations of Thrips palmi (EPPO A1 quarantine pest) were found on Ficus benjamina during regular inspections. As in previous outbreaks (EPPO RS 93/079, 95/048, 95/156), the chemical eradication programme has been applied and completed.
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Plant Protection Service of the Netherlands, 1996-09.