First Report of the presence of Red Palm Mite

Publication Date

Mon, 18 Oct 2010, 00:00

Last Updated

Oct. 20, 2010, 9:01 a.m.

Report Number

BRB-02/3

Country

Barbados

Pest Id

Raoiella indica - (RAOIIN)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

Coconuts (Cocos nucifera) and ornamental palms.

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Present: only in some areas

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: not widely distributed and under official control

Geographical Distribution

The pest has been found in the South-East and South-West of the island and a survey is currently being undertaken to ascertain how far the pest has spread.

Summary

This is the first reported presence of this pest in Barbados and identification was confirmed by Dr. Ron Ochoa of USDA/ARS.

Danger

The Red Palm mite is considered a pest of major quarantine importance not only for Barbados but the Caribbean region.

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