Oligonychus perseae(OLIGPA)
Distribution details in Ethiopia
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2025: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 2022
First recorded in: 2022
first observed in 2022 in Amhara region. Since then observed in 2023 in Oromia and Sidama regions and in 2024 in Benishangul-Gumuz, South Ethiopia and South West Ethiopia Peoples’ region.
* Gutema BA, Dinka TD, Kidane H, Shimallis T, Mitiku G, Fikadu A, Wariyo A, Ahmed S, Nigussie B, Wondimu M, Edosa TT (2025) The first report on Persea mite (Oligonychus perseae Tuttle, Baker and Abbatiello) in avocado productions in Ethiopia. Proceedings of Plant Protection Research Results 2025. Proceedings of Plant Protection Research Results. Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Present, restricted distribution |