EPPO Global Database

Sirococcus tsugae(SIROTS)

Distribution details in United States of America (Maine)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2010: Present, no details
Comments
Observed since 2006 causing tip blight on Tsuga canadensis across a wide area in Central and Southern Maine (Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc and York counties).
References
* INTERNET
USDA. Forest Service (2010) Pest Alert. Siroccocus tsugae. Tip blight on Eastern hemlocks. http://na.fs.fed.us/pubs/palerts/tip_blight/tip_blight_lo_res.pdf
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Canada British Columbia Present, no details view...
Canada Present, restricted distribution view...