EPPO Global Database

Globodera rostochiensis(HETDRO)

Distribution details in Canada (Alberta)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Absent, pest no longer present
First recorded in: 2007
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2007/213) : during the ongoing surveillance programme, G. rostochiensis was first detected in 2 soil samples from 2 farms in Alberta (out of 2721 samples collected from this province), under official control.

EPPO Reporting Service (2021/074) : no longer found in the regulated area of Alberta. Alberta is considered to be free of potato cyst nematodes.
References
* NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System. Official Pest Reports. Canada.
- Golden nematode - Update on the Canadian situation (2007-11-23) http://www.pestalert.org/oprDetail.cfm?oprID=297
- Globodera rostochiensis (golden nematode) - Canadian Food Inspection Agency removes regulated area in the Province of Alberta (2021-04-01) https://www.pestalerts.org/official-pest-report/globodera-rostochiensis-golden-nematode-canadian-food-inspection-agency
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
United States of America Delaware Absent, pest eradicated view...
United States of America New York Present, few occurrences view...
United States of America Present, restricted distribution view...