EPPO Global Database

Geosmithia morbida(GEOHMO)

Distribution details in United States of America (Maryland)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2016: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2014
Comments
The vector, Pityophthorus juglandis was first caught during summer 2013 in 1 trap located in Cecil county. The presence of the fungus was confirmed in autumn 2014 (in logs).
References
* INTERNET
Maryland Department of Agriculture. Walnut twig beetle and thousand cankers disease. http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Pages/tcd.aspx