Ability to Respond Total:19 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:low confidence in "ease of response" section
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Often transported in infested fruit, their host range spans much of the state. They are very fecund.
5
Spread Amount
Broad host range (citrus, some stone fruits, some pomes).
5
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.
1
Agricultural
Serious pest of citrus among an array of other fruits.
5
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Impacts on home orchards.
1
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
17
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Statewide trapping program has been successful in early detection. Eggs and larvae are often transported in fruit, fruit often has to be cut open to discover infestation.
4
Control
Long-term quarantines are in place, Sterile Insect Technique is performed in CA, adult is susceptible to chemical control, eggs and larvae are not. Eradication is very expensive.
2
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
A-rated pest from CDFA that is "treated for" (exterior of fruit is sterilized) at points of entry.
5
Control
A-rated pest from CDFA, Sterile Insect Technique is employed.
5
Outreach
Some posters and flyers, detailed information on CDFA website.
