Detection of Bactrocera dorsalis near the Stellenbosch area, Western Cape province, South Africa

Fecha de publicación

Mar, 22 May 2018, 11:28

Última actualización

Mayo 22, 2018, 11:28 a.m.

Número del informe

ZAF-41/1

País

South Africa

Plaga identificada

Bactrocera dorsalis - (DACUDO)

Estado del informe

Final

Hospederos

Citrus spp. and other hosts of this pest that are produced or present in this area are affected.

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Transient: actionable, under eradication

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: transient

Distribución geográfica

Two B. dorsalis specimens, one female and one male, were collected from the Devon Valley area near Stellenbosch in the Western Cape Province, on 22 March and 13 April 2018, respectively.

Resumen

One male and one female B. dorsalis specimens were detected from Biolure and Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly traps, respectively, in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch area of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The identifications of all the specimens were confirmed by means of molecular analysis.

The delimiting surveys and phytosanitary actions to restrict and control the movement of host material were initiated with immediate effect after the first detection in the affected area in accordance with the South African Bactrocera invadens Fruit Fly (SABiFF) Action Plan.

Eradication which will include the application of protein bait sprays and the deployment of male annihilation blocks in the quarantine area will be initiated with immediate effect.

Peligro

Potential spread or establishment of B. dorsalis into other production areas free from this pest where its presence may impede the export potential of the relevant host commodities affected.

Contacto para obtener más información

Ms Muneiwa Ratshilingano Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Private Bag x14 Gezina 0031 [email protected]

Archivos de informes

BD pest report

Sitio web

Palabras claves del tema

Delimiting survey Eradication/Successful eradication National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO)

Palabras clave del producto

Citrus fruit, fresh or dried