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#PlantHealth4Life is a multi-year, multinational campaign developed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) at the request of the European Commission, launched in 2023. In 2024, 21 Member States, including Spain, and one candidate country will participate.

Information on active ingredients in integrated production for pome fruit trees and restrictions on use

Information on active ingredients in integrated production for stone fruit trees and restrictions on use

The Pomacea insularum (apple snail) species is found in Spain. First detected in 2009, it has spread throughout the Ebro Delta. This species is considered one of the 100 most harmful invasive species.

Fire blight is a disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora that affects various species of the Rosaceae family, including pear, apple, quince, Japanese medlar, etc.

In the various areas where Drosophila suzukii is being monitored, populations of this insect are being detected. Remember that attacks tend to be more intense and frequent at the beginning of the harvest, and treatment will be especially necessary in plots that were attacked in previous years and that left cherries unharvested last year (fly damage or cracking, lack of profitability, etc.).

The second generation of the plum moth has been seen flying between late May and early June in the Ribera and Val d'Albaida regions, and somewhat later in inland areas. Eggs will hatch this week and next. Treat accordingly.

This document sets out the measures to be taken against gastropod mollusc species of the genus Pomacea, a quarantine pest in Europe, with the aim of preventing their appearance and, if they do appear, acting quickly and effectively, determining their distribution and combating them with the aim of eradicating them.

Given the damage caused by thrips observed since May on leaves and fruit in various citrus, persimmon and pomegranate crops and the confirmation of the presence of Scirtothrips aurantii Faure in certain areas, the following recommendations have been considered appropriate:

Fire blight is a disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora that affects various species of the Rosaceae family, including pear, apple, quince, and Japanese medlar trees. It was detected in Cantabria in 2011 and is considered an extremely harmful disease.

Mhytimna unipuncta is a defoliating caterpillar of meadows and corn, which causes damage of varying intensity, although it is increasingly common in Cantabria and in certain areas can cause some alarm among the population.

Scirtothrips aurantii is a pest that affects various crops such as pomegranates, persimmons, citrus fruits, and table grapes. This pest was first detected in Spain in 2020, in the province of Huelva.

This document sets out the measures to be taken against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith), a priority pest (according to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1702) regulated in the European Union (EU) by Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 and Implementing Decision 2018/638 (EU), with the aim of preventing its appearance, and in the event that it appears, acting quickl

This document sets out the measures to be adopted against Thaumatotibia leucotreta (codling moth), a pest regulated by the EU as a priority quarantine pest under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/170.

This document sets out the measures to be taken against the Popillia japonica (Newman) insect, a quarantine pest, with the aim of preventing its appearance, and if it does appear, acting quickly and effectively, determining its distribution and combating it in order to try to eradicate it and at all times prevent its spread.

This document sets out the measures to be taken against Aromia bungii (Faldermann's beetle), a priority pest of the European Union (EU) according to Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1702, with the aim of preventing its appearance, and if it does appear, acting quickly and effectively, determining its distribution and combating it in order to prevent its spread a

This document sets out the measures to be taken against the cucurlionid Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbts), a priority pest (according to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1702) regulated in the European Union (EU) by Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1702, with the aim of preventing its appearance, and in case it appears, acting quickly and effectively, determining its dis

This document sets out the measures to be taken against two species of the genus Anoplophora, organisms regulated in the EU, with the aim of preventing their emergence and, if they do appear, acting quickly and effectively, determining their distribution and combating them with the aim of eradicating them.

Risk period from red tip to fruit measuring 3-5 cm Ø: The presence of Scirtothrips will be assessed weekly using the following methods: 1. Capture in yellow chromatic traps as an indication of early presence. These traps require inspection by specialized technical personnel. 2.

This document sets out the measures to be taken against Eotetranychus lewisi, a regulated harmful organism, with the aim of preventing its emergence and, if it does, acting quickly and effectively, determining its distribution and implementing eradication measures. Eotetranychus lewisi is a mite of the Tetranychidae family.