EPPO Global Database

Grapholita molesta(LASPMO)

Distribution details in Switzerland

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2014: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 1930s
From CABI Pest map 008 (1990): Present, no details
From NPPO: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Found since the 1930s, usually no major economic damage. However, damage was reported in 2012 on peaches and pears in the French-speaking part of the country. In 2013, damage was considered negligible.
References
* INTERNET
Confédération suisse (2012) Premiers dégâts de la tordeuse orientale du pêcher. http://www.news.admin.ch/message/index.html?lang=fr&msg-id=46985
------- Damage observed for the first time on peaches and pears in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

* Kerhli P, Pasquier D, Kuske S, Kaiser L (2014) La tordeuse orientale du pêcher resurgit. Revue Suisse de Viticulture, Arboriculture, Horticulture 46(1), 71-73.

* NPPO of Switzerland (1993).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Present, restricted distribution view...
France Present, widespread view...
Germany Present, restricted distribution view...
Italy Present, widespread view...