Pectinophora gossypiella(PECTGO)
Distribution details in Nicaragua
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2007: Absent, pest eradicated
First recorded in: 1995
Eradication in: 2007
First recorded in: 1995
Eradication in: 2007
In 1995, P. gossypiella was detected on two islands: Corn Island and Little corn Island. Since 2005, the pest has no longer been found and eradication was declared in 2007.
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Nicaragua. Declarar libre de gusano rosado del algodonero el Minicipio de Corn Island (2007-02-27). https://www.ippc.int/index.php