EPPO Global Database

Radopholus similis(RADOSI)

Distribution details in Belgium

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2017: Absent, pest no longer present
Pest status declared by NPPO: Absent, pest no longer present (2017-12)
From CABI Disease map 793 (1999): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
In the past, it had been recorded as locally established on ornamentals in glasshouses. A survey conducted in 2014/2015 on Musa, Citrus and Palmae (indoors) did not result in any findings. Presence is the past was linked with imports of infested ornamentals/cuttings.
References
* Elbadri GAA, Geraert E, Moens M (1999) Russian Journal of Nematology 7 (2), 139-153.

* Jacobsen J (1972) Gartnertidende 88 (15), 219-220.
------- Identified on Maranta tricolor in Denmark originating from Belgium.

* NPPO of Belgium (2017-12).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, restricted distribution view...
Germany Absent, intercepted only view...
Netherlands Present, restricted distribution view...