Meloidogyne chitwoodi found in Sweden
In Sweden, Meloidogyne chitwoodi (EPPO A2 List) was first found in October 2017 in soil samples collected from 3 potato fields in the municipality of Sölvesborg (Blekinge province) (EPPO RS 2018/031). In May 2018, the nematode was detected in soil samples collected from a field, prior to its cultivation, in the municipality of Kristianstad (Skåne province). In this field, potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) had been planted the year before. Phytosanitary measures are being taken to eradicate the pest. Surveys will be conducted to determine the distribution of M. chitwoodi in the country.
The pest status of Meloidogyne chitwoodi in Sweden is officially declared as: Present, continued survey activities to gain knowledge on the actual distribution of M. chitwoodi, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Sweden (2018-06).