EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 02 - 2017 Num. article: 2017/044

Erwinia amylovora eradicated from Estonia


In Estonia, an outbreak of Erwinia amylovora (EPPO A2 List) was detected for the first time in May 2012 (EPPO RS 2014/004). Eradication measures were immediately implemented. As confirmed by official surveys carried out from 2013 to 2016, no other cases have been detected. Therefore, the NPPO of Estonia considers that the bacterium is absent from its territory.
The pest status of Erwinia amylovora in Estonia is officially declared as: Absent.


Sources

NPPO of Estonia (2017-02).