EPPO Global Database

Fusarium euwallaceae(FUSAEW)

Distribution details in Australia (Western Australia)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Present, restricted distribution
References
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Australia (AUS-105/1 of 2021-11-03) Euwallacea fornicatus (polyphagous shot-hole borer, PSHB) in Western Australia. https://www.ippc.int/fr/countries/australia/pestreports/2021/11/euwallacea-fornicatus-polyphagous-shot-hole-borer-pshb-in-western-australia/

* National pest & disease outbreaks (2022-10) https://www.outbreak.gov.au/current-responses-to-outbreaks/polyphagous-shot-hole-borer
------- As of September 2022, there had been detections of the insect vector in 39 Perth suburbs including 361 in trees on private properties, parks and street trees. Under official control (Quarantine Area is in place across 21 local government areas - covering 623 square kilometres).