EPPO Global Database

Sirococcus tsugae(SIROTS)

Distribution details in Belgium

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2018: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2018
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2018/180) : first observed in June 2018 in a group of 10 cedar trees (Cedrus atlantica) showing severe shoot blight symptoms.
References
* Schmitz S, Charlier A, Chandelier A (2018) First report of Sirococcus tsugae causing shoot blight on Cedrus atlantica in Belgium. New Disease Reports 38, 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.5197/j.2044-0588.2018.038.016
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Germany Absent, pest eradicated view...