EPPO Global Database

Raoiella indica(RAOIIN)

Distribution details in South Africa

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2016: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2016/182) : first found in 2016 on Phoenix dactylifera near Upington, Northern Cape Province.
References
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – South Africa (ZAF-32-2 of 2016-09-01) First detection of Raoiella indica in South Africa. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/south-africa/pestreports/2016/09/first-detection-of-raoiella-indica/