EPPO Global Database

Maconellicoccus hirsutus(PHENHI)

Distribution details in Virgin Islands (US)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2024: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1997
From CABI Pest map 100 (2004): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (1997/164) : first reported in May 1997.

EPPO Reporting Service (1998/129) : previously only St Thomas, now also St Croix and St John.
References
* NHM (1997).
------- St Thomas.

* Pollard, G. V. (2000) FAO Circular letter No. 1/00. CPPC, Barbados.
------- Reported in May 1997 (St Thomas, St John), Jun. 1997 (St Croix).

* From CPPC
------- Present, no details

* UVI (2024) Integrated Pest Management. University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). https://www.uvi.edu/community/cooperative-extension-service/agriculture-and-naturalresources/integrated-pest-management.html.