EPPO Global Database

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus(RHYCFE)

Distribution details in Uruguay

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2024: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2022
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, not widely distributed and under official control (2024-05)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2024/191) : first reported in 2022 in Canelones. Considered established and widely distributed in the Southern part of the country in 2024. Under official control.
References
* Ministerio de Ganaderia, Agricultura y Pesca (2024-05-17) Información actualizada sobre el picudo rojo de las palmeras. https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-ganaderia-agricultura-pesca/comunicacion/noticias/informacion-actualizada-sobre-picudo-rojo-palmeras

* Resolución N° 1.283/024 Apruébase el nuevo “Plan de contingencia para Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (picudo rojo de las palmeras)” https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-ganaderia-agricultura-pesca/institucional/normativa/resolucion-n-1283024-apruebase-nuevo-plan-contingencia-para-rhynchophorus