EPPO Global Database

Phytophthora fragariae(PHYTFR)

Distribution details in Finland

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2013/174) : first found in 2012 during phytosanitary inspections conducted in 55 strawberry plantations in different parts of the country. Under official control.

More findings were made in 2013: the disease was found on 28 sites.
References
* INTERNET
Evira. Finnish Food Safety Authority (2013-01-17) New plant pests in horticultural production came as a surprise in 2012. http://www.evira.fi/portal/en/plants/current+issues/?bid=3290
Evira. Finnish Food Safety Authority (2014-05-26) Apple witches’ broom disease more common than supposed. http://www.evira.fi/portal/en/plants/current+issues/?bid=3929
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Norway Present, restricted distribution view...
Russia Southern Russia Present, restricted distribution view...
Russia Central Russia Present, restricted distribution view...
Russia Present, restricted distribution view...
Sweden Absent, pest eradicated view...