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Informational video about Eurytoma amigdali (almond wasp)

Informational video about the almond wasp (Eurytoma amigdali)

#PlantHealth4Life Campaign

#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.

Active ingredients allowed in integrated production for pome fruit trees and restrictions on use

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

Active ingredients allowed in integrated production for stone fruit trees and restrictions on use

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

Guidelines for the biological control of the chestnut wasp

Recommendations for the release of Torymus sinensis, a biological control organism for the chestnut wasp

Rosaceae fire blight

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.

Almond wasp

The almond wasp (Eurytoma amigdali E) is a hymenopteran recently discovered in almond orchards in the Valencian Community. The adults are black and emerge in spring from the fruit they parasitized the previous season.

Drosophila suzukii treatment notice for cherry trees

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.).

Notice of treatment of plum moth (Cydia funebrana) in plum trees

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.

Scirtothrips aurantii, information note and management recommendations, damage caused by thrips in citrus, persimmon and pomegranate.

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:

Phytosanitary bulletin of notices and information

Pollinating insects are vitally important for the proper functioning of crops. Pollination is essential to ensuring the quantity and quality of crops and food production, directly linking wild ecosystems with agricultural production systems.

Plant health, pest reports: Erwinia amylovora (fire blight)

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.

“Xylella fastidiosa Conference.” Diseases caused by Xylella fastidiosa and its status worldwide.

On February 12, 2019, a "Seminar on Xylella fastidiosa" was held in the Assembly Hall of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. This seminar is part of the measures adopted by the Ministry to disseminate information and raise awareness about the fight against and control of Xylella fastidiosa.

Poster on Xylella fastidiosa in the Balearic Islands

Xylella fastidiosa (Wells et al.) is a quarantine phytopathogenic bacterium that has a very wide range of host plants (more than 300 plant species), and can cause serious damage to the most important crops of the Balearic Islands, such as almond, vine, olive, citrus or fig trees, and to numerous species of ornamental plants (rosemary, lavender, polygala and acacia, among others).

Xylella fastidiosa. Vector population behavior.

Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that lives in the xylem of plants, preventing the normal flow of water and nutrients. It causes diseases in various economically important crops, depending on the subspecies and genetic group of the bacteria. The most characteristic symptoms are the scorched appearance of leaves and shoots.

Monitoring Scirtothrips aurantii on citrus, pomegranate and persimmon.

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.

Xylella fastidiosa contingency plan, national program for the implementation of phytosanitary regulations.

This document sets out the measures to be taken against the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, a priority Union quarantine pest, with the aim of preventing its emergence and, if it does appear, acting quickly and effectively, determining its distribution and implementing eradication measures.

Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrik) Contingency Plan

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.

Aromia bungii (Faldermann) Contingency Plan

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

Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbts) Contingency Plan

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