EPPO Global Database

Bursaphelenchus xylophilus(BURSXY)

Distribution details in Taiwan

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1999: Present, widespread
From CABI Disease map 789 (2015): Present, widespread
From NPPO: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (99/090): first reported in 1985 in northern areas. Now widespread and causing at least 50-60% mortality in pines.
References
* Lee, M. J. (1986) Quarterly Journal of Chinese Forestry 19 (4), 27-33.

* Ruan, X. S. (1996) Plant Quarantine (Shanghai) 10 (2), 86-87.