Eradication of Ripersiella hibisci in Germany
In Germany, the root mealybug Ripersiella hibisci (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae – EPPO A1 List) was first reported in June 2021 in a garden centre in Hesse (EPPO RS 2021/126) in relation to imported plants. It was later found in two garden centres in Baden-Württemberg and 2 garden centres in Bayern. In all cases, plants were destroyed. Further surveys were carried out and the pest was no longer observed. All outbreaks are considered eradicated.
The pest status of Ripersiella hibisci in Germany is officially declared as: Absent, pest eradicated.
Sources
NPPO of Germany (2023-04).