Eradication of Eotetranychus lewisi in Switzerland
In Switzerland the mite Eotetranychus lewisi (Acari: Tetranychidae - EU Annexes) was found infesting Euphorbia pulcherrima in a greenhouse of a producer of poinsettia plants in the canton of Zürich at the end of October 2021 (EPPO RS 2021/241), and in another location in December 2021. In both cases, the infested plants were incinerated, and official phytosanitary measures were taken to eradicate the pest. These two outbreaks are now considered eradicated.
The pest status of Eotetranychus lewisi in Switzerland is officially declared as: Absent, pest eradicated.
Sources
NPPO of Switzerland (2023-05).