Eradication of the outbreak of Pomacea sp. in France
In France an outbreak of apple snails, Pomacea sp.(Ampullariidae- EU Quarantine Pest) was found in July 2018 in the municipality of Fréjus (Var department) (EPPO RS 2018/161). Eradication measures were applied and surveillance conducted in the infested area.
In 2021, 2 adults and 5 eggs were detected. Since then, no specimens of any life stages were detected.
The pest status of Pomacea sp. in France is officially declared as: Absent, pest eradicated.
Sources
NPPO of France (2026-03).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2013 of 23 July 2024 on measures to prevent the establishment and spread within the Union territory and to eradicate Pomacea (Perry) and repealing Implementing Decision 2012/697/EU JO L, 2024/2013, 26.7.2024. http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2024/2013/oj