EPPO Global Database

Erwinia amylovora(ERWIAM)

Distribution details in Belgium

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2015: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 1970s
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: in all parts of the area, except in specified pest free areas (buffer zones) and subject to official control (2015-12)
From CABI Disease map 002 (2017): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Information on the pest free areas (list and map) can be found on the Internet: http://www.afsca.be/plantaardigeproductie/ziekten/bacterievuur/
References
* Deckers T, Porreye W, Maertens P (1990) Acta Horticulturae No. 273, 367-376.

* NPPO of Belgium (2015-12).

* Papeians, C. (1992) Fruit Belge 60 (439), 217-222.

* Timmermans, Y.; Laroche, M. (1987) Acta Horticulturae 217, 133-142.

* Veldeman, R.; Porreye, W. (1973) Mededelingen Fakulteit Landbouwwetenschappen Gent 38, 1365-1380
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Corse Absent, pest eradicated view...
France Present, restricted distribution view...
Germany Present, restricted distribution view...
Luxembourg Present, restricted distribution view...
Netherlands Present, widespread view...