Diaprepes abbreviatus Scorecard

Species:  Diaprepes abbreviatus

Common Name:  Diaprepes root weevil

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Results

Impact Total:22 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:18 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateVery wide host range in ornamental plants. Can be spread through movement of nursery stock from infested areas.5
Spread AmountPresent in localized areas of southern California.5
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalPlant damage and possible environmental harm due to increase in pesticide use as a result of the presence of this pest.4
AgriculturalMajor nursery crop pest. Treatments to containerized nursery stock are very expensive to shipping nurseries that are with the quarantine area.4
Infrastructure0
CulturalPotentially severe landscape and home gardening damage.4
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total22

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
Detection3
ControlRequires area wide pesticide treatment program.2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryRestrictions on movement of plants from infested areas. A-rated pest with CDFA.5
ControlA-rated pest.5
OutreachSeveral in place.3
Total18

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