EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 04 - 1993 Num. article: 1993/77

Liriomyza huidobrensis detected in Israel


The Ministry of Agriculture of Israel has informed EPPO that Liriomyza huidobrensis (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) has been found in cut flower production sites in the Jordan valley. The Plant Protection and Inspection Department of the Ministry of Agriculture is currently investigating the extend of this spread and possibilities to control it.

Sources

Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Plant Protection and Inspection, Bet-Dagan (1993-03)