First report of Xylella fastidiosa in Peru
In April 2024, Xylella fastidiosa was detected in coffee plants (Coffea sp.) in the Junín region (Peruvian Amazon) in several farms located in the district of Perené (province of Chanchamayo) and in the districts of Pangoa and Satipo (province of Satipo). In August 2024, positive results were confirmed in asymptomatic citrus plants (mandarin, sweet orange, lime, rough lemon) in the same areas. As of September 21st, the pest had been detected in 21 sites (12 coffee plantations, and 9 citrus orchards). Eradication measures are implemented. They include the intensification of surveys, the destruction of host plants in the infested sites, insecticide treatments against the vectors, and restriction of the movement of host plants.
The pest status of Xylella fastidiosa in Peru is officially declared as: Present: transient.
Sources
IPPC website. Official Pest Reports. Peru (PER-08/2 of 2024-09-30) Detección de Xylella fastidiosa. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/peru/pestreports/2024/09/deteccion-de-xylella-fastidiosa/
SENASA (2024) Resolución Jefatural N.° 155-2024-MIDAGRI-SENASA-JN. https://www.gob.pe/institucion/senasa/normas-legales/6015501-155-2024-midagri-senasa-jn