EPPO Global Database

Rastrococcus invadens(RASTIN)

Distribution details in Uganda

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2021
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: not widely distributed and not under official control (2022-06-09)
Comments
First found during a survey in 2021. The first specimens were collected from Sofia Cell (Kafunjo Town Council) and Ruhama (Ntungamo district).
References
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Uganda (UGA-03/2 of 2022-06-09) First report on Rastrococcus invadens Williams (Mango mealybug) in Uganda. https://www.ippc.int/fr/countries/uganda/pestreports/2022/06/first-report-on-rastrococcus-invadens-williams-mango-mealybug-in-uganda/
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Rwanda Present, no details view...