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Quick scan Cacopaurus pestis

Description

This Quickscan was prompted by the finding of the nematode species Cacopaurus pestis on roots of Ilex aquifolium in the Netherlands. As far as we know this concerns the first finding of the species in the Netherlands. The species was already known to be present in other EU member states (Spain, France and Italy). The species is not under official control in the EU.

Organisms

  • Gracilacus epacris

Hosts

  • Ilex aquifolium
  • Juglans regia
  • Populus nigra
  • Rosa chinensis
  • Syringa vulgaris

Files

Type File Size
Pest Risk Analysis Download 189,57kB

PRA Area

  • Netherlands