Eradication of Meloidogyne enterolobii in Italy
In Italy, Meloidogyne enterolobii (EPPO A2 List) was first found in March 2023 on imported potted F. microcarpa in the municipality of Piancastagnaio (Toscana region) (EPPO RS 2023/085). The entire lot was destroyed and nematicides applied on plants of the same species throughout the production site. An intensive monitoring programme was carried out in the production site. All samples tested negative. The pest is declared eradicated from the site.
The pest status of Meloidogyne enterolobii in Italy is officially declared as: Absent, pest eradicated.
Sources
NPPO of Italy (2023-06).