A PRA produced by CSL (UK) in January 2000 is available, as well as a PRA report prepared by the Secretariat in 2001 supporting the conclusions of the Panel. A file summarizing the discussion in the Panel is also available.

This work supported the addition of this pest to the EPPO A1 list in 2002.

Polyphagous pest with widely distributed host plants. Occurs in areas with climate close to that of EPPO region. Pest of crops which are widely grown in the PRA area and economically and socially important. Additional wireworm problem