First detection of Raoiella indica in South Africa

Publication Date

Thu, 01 Sep 2016, 09:46

Last Updated

Dec. 1, 2021, 9:23 a.m.

Report Number

ZAF-32/2

Country

South Africa

Pest Id

Raoiella indica - (RAOIIN)

Report Status

Preliminary

Hosts

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera)

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Unknown

Geographical Distribution

The specimen was detected in the Northern Cape Province near the town of Upington.

Summary

Red palm mite was detected on Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) leaves during routine surveys in February and March 2016. A leaf sample collected on 11 March 2016 had mites on it which were positively identified as Raoiella indica. This is the first time that this pest is detected in South Africa.

Danger

Date palm production in the Northern Cape Province.

Contact for info

Ms Muneiwa Ratshilingano Private bag x14 Gezina 0031 South Africa Email: [email protected]

Report files

first detection of Raoiella indica in South Africa

Website

Issue keywords

Detection survey Pest

Commodity keywords

Fresh or dried dates