EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 01 - 1995 Num. article: 1995/13

Thrips palmi is not present in Bermuda


In the literature, Thrips palmi (EPPO A1 quarantine pest) has once thought to be present in Bermuda (EPPO RS 94/057). However, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries ; Parks has stated that T. palmi has not been recorded from Bermuda. In addition, quarantine measures are actively taken in order to prevent its entry into this island.


Sources

Anonymous (1994) Thrips palmi continued.
NAPPO Newsletter, 14 (4), p 7.