First report of Phyllosticta citricarpa in Botswana
Citrus black spot caused by the fungus Phyllosticta citricarpa (EPPO A1 List) is first reported from Botswana in parts of Central and North East districts. An emergency incursion response has been drawn and implemented with immediate effect. The strategy involves the following actions:
- conducting a delimiting survey,
- implementing eradication procedures,
- implementing internal controls,
- maintaining the pest free areas in Phikwe, North West, Chobe, Ghanzi and Kgalagadi districts.
The pest status of Phyllosticta citricarpa in Botswana is officially declared as: Present: not widely distributed and under official control.
Sources
IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Botswana (BWA-02/1 of 2022-10-04). Notification on the first detection of Citrus black spot in Botswana. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/botswana/pestreports/2022/10/notification-on-the-first-detection-of-citrus-black-spot-in-botswana/