EPPO Global Database

Oligonychus perseae(OLIGPA)

Distribution details in United States of America (Florida)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2008: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2007
From CABI Pest map 714 (2008): Present, few occurrences
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2008/062) : for the first time in Florida, a small infestation was found in August 2007 in Homestead (Miami-Dade county) on avocado.
References
* Halbert SE (2007) Entomology section. Tri-ology 46(4), 6-10. http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/enpp/pdf/triology/4604.pdf

* Tanako-Lee, M.; Hoddle, M.S. (2002) Oligonychus perseae (Acari: Tetranychidae) population responses to cultural control attempts in an avocado orchard. Florida Entomologist, 85(1), 216-226.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, no details view...