EPPO Global Database

Xylosandrus crassiusculus(XYLBCR)

Distribution details in Spain

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2018: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, under eradication (2018-12)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2017/078) : first found in the municipality of Benifaió (Comunidad Valenciana) on a small number of trees (6 Ceratonia siliqua), under official control.

From NPPO (2018): In October 2018, 12 new affected carob trees (Ceratonia siliqua) were detected near those notified in 2017 and in an area located at less than 1 km from them (municipality of Picassent). Symptoms were detected on branches, but no new dead trees by the harmful organism have been found. Under eradication.
References
* Communication made during the EPPO Panel on Quarantine Pests for Forestry (Paris, 2017-03-20/22).
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* NPPO of Spain (2018-12)
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, restricted distribution view...