Raffaelea lauricola Scorecard

Species:  Raffaelea lauricola

Common Name:  Laurel Wilt Disease

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Results

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

Ability to Respond Total:13 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateVector ambrosia beetle spreads disease rapidly5
Spread AmountHistory of rapid spread in SE U.S. despite significant control efforts.4
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalLikely impact on native Bay Laurel. May impact other species (unknown).4
AgriculturalSignificant impact on avocado fruit producers.5
Infrastructure2
CulturalModification of historic ecosystems and forest appearance2
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total22

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionIsolation of pathogen; red bay ambrosia beetle - requires sufficient expertise. Survey required to delimit.3
ControlNo known effective control or treatment of infected hosts.2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryEffective programs being implemented4
ControlMonitoring and surveillance beginning, should soon be in full effect.3
OutreachPDN/UC DANR outreach and education beginning. Limited public outreach in place.1
Total13

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