Globodera pallida found again in Slovenia
In Slovenia, Globodera pallida (EPPO A2 List) was first detected in 2012 (EPPO RS 2012/164) and eradicated (RS 2023/203).
During the official survey for potato cyst nematodes, two soil samples collected from two fields (0.45 ha in total) were found to be positive in October 2024. These two fields, where ware potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) had been cultivated in previous years, are located in the municipality of Ilirska Bistrica (region of Primorsko-notranjska). The demarcated areas (infested production sites) have been defined and appropriate measures will be applied in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2022/1192 and its last amendment Regulation (EU) 2024/2060.
The pest status of Globodera pallida in Slovenia is officially declared as: Present, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Slovenia (2024-11).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1192 of 11 July 2022 establishing measures to eradicate and prevent the spread of Globodera pallida (Stone) Behrens and Globodera rostochiensis (Wollenweber) Behrens (amended in 2024 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2060). http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2022/1192/2024-08-20