First finding of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) on Opuntia ficus-indica in Cyprus.

 

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Publication Date

Tue, 04 Oct 2016, 06:38

Last Updated

Oct. 4, 2016, 6:38 a.m.

Report Number

CYP-01/1

Country

Cyprus

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Opuntia ficus-indica. Other ornamental cactuses belonging to the Opuntia genus may be found in private gardens, but their number seems to be limited.

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Transient: actionable, under eradication

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: transient

Geographical Distribution

Ammochostos District

Summary

The Dactylopius opuntiae was first confirmed in September 2016 on Opuntia plants in Famagusta district. The presence of the pest was identified by the laboratory of Food and Environment Agency (FERA Science Ltd) of UK in collaboration with Department of Agriculture (Cyprus). It has since been observed in several locations across the district. Statutory action will be taken in the wider region including the use of insecticides, surveys around the place of finding and through the whole island, etc.

Danger

The severity of the outbreak in the concerned area is estimated from medium to high. The area is under surveillance for a more precise estimation, although the current climatic conditions are expected to limit the organism’s development and the typical symptoms.

Contact for info

Kypros Hadjiafxentis Agricultural Officer Plant Health and Quality Control Sector Plant Health Section Department of Agriculture 1412 Nicosia, Cyprus Τel: +357-22408629, Fax: +357-22408679 Email: [email protected]

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