Presence of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) in Gozo

Publication Date

Mon, 15 Oct 2012, 00:00

Last Updated

Oct. 9, 2017, 1:51 p.m.

Report Number

MLT-02/7

Country

Malta

Pest Id

Schizotetranychus baltazari - (SCZTBA)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Phoenix canariensis

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Present: under eradication

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: not widely distributed and under official control

Geographical Distribution

Limited

Summary

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) beetles were found in 6 pheromone traps in four different localities in Gozo during a monitoring exercise.

Danger

Potential danger of spread

Contact for info

Mr. Sharlo Camilleri, Director Plant Protection, Ministry for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Veterinary & Phytosanitary Regulation Department Plant Protection Directorate Plant Biotechnology Centre, Annibale Preca Street, Lija, LJA 1915. Malta Office: +356 2292 6501 Fax: +356 2141 1693 * Mail: [email protected] Url: www.plantprotection.gov.mt

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