Finding Scirtothrips dorsalis East Asia 1 on various ornamental plants from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- Intended for planting: already planted
- Hazard
- Scirtothrips dorsalis - {}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A tiny insect called Scirtothrips dorsalis has been found on some plants grown in Italy. These plants are meant to be sold for decoration.
What's happening? The insect was spotted on plants that were already planted and sold in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. It is considered a serious risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought ornamental plants from Italy recently, you might have this insect on them.
What should I do? Do not throw the plants away. Ask your local garden center or a plant expert what to do next.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Scirtothrips dorsalis - {} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Netherlands
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