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EPPO Reporting Service no. 01 - 1977 Num. article: 1977/06

Report of Hypantria cunea D. in France


Larvae of Hyphantria cunea D., the fall webworm, have been found destroying foliage of various ornamental and fruit tree species in the Bordeaux suburban area.

Appropriate measures are being taken to control the pest, including the use of Bacillus thuringiensis.


Sources

Plant Protection Service, Paris (1977-11)