EPPO Global Database

Rastrococcus invadens(RASTIN)

Distribution details in Burkina Faso

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2018: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2000s
Comments
The introduction of Rastrococcus invadens in Burkina Faso is dated back to the years 2000s.
In 2014, it was considered as one of the main constraints of mango production in Burkina Faso. The pest was found on many other plants.
References
* Nébié K, Nacro S, Otoidobiga LC, Somda I (2018) Host plants of the mango mealybug Rastrococcus invadens Williams (Homoptera: Pseudococcidea) in western Burkina Faso. International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research 4(4):891-901. http://www.ijaer.in/2018files/ijaer_04__69.pdf.
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Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Benin Present, no details view...
Cote d'Ivoire Present, no details view...
Ghana Present, no details view...
Togo Present, no details view...