Thrips palmi(THRIPL)
Distribution details in United Kingdom
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2008: Absent, pest eradicated
First recorded in: 2000
Eradication in: 2001
From CABI Pest map 480 (1998): Absent, intercepted only
First recorded in: 2000
Eradication in: 2001
From CABI Pest map 480 (1998): Absent, intercepted only
From NPPO: Absent, pest eradicated
T. palmi is absent from the UK. There was one outbreak in chrysanthemum in southern England during 2000/2001. Eradication was achieved by an intensive control programme (physical control, foliar insecticides, space treatments and soil sterilisation). T. palmi is regularly intercepted by the UK on imported vegetables and ornamentals.
EPPO Reporting Service (2001/007) : found in two glasshouses producing chrysanthemums in southern England in April 2000. Intensive treatment and containment actions undertaken. Eradication expected.
EPPO Reporting Service (2005/004) : eradication was successful by 2001. A cost-benefit analysis has since been performed.
EPPO Reporting Service (2001/007) : found in two glasshouses producing chrysanthemums in southern England in April 2000. Intensive treatment and containment actions undertaken. Eradication expected.
EPPO Reporting Service (2005/004) : eradication was successful by 2001. A cost-benefit analysis has since been performed.
* Cannon RJC, Matthews L, Collins DW, Agallou E, Bartlett PW, Walters KFA, MacLeod, A, Slawson DD, Gaunt A (2007) Eradication of an invasive alien pest, Thrips palmi. Crop Protection 26, 1304-1314.
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – United Kingdom. Thrips palmi absent from the UK (2008-08-19). https://www.ippc.int/index.php
* NPPO of the United Kingdom (2008-01).
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – United Kingdom. Thrips palmi absent from the UK (2008-08-19). https://www.ippc.int/index.php
* NPPO of the United Kingdom (2008-01).