Plant bacterium xylella found in the Netherlands

The rosemary must be destroyed to prevent the bacteria from spreading further. The plant bacterium xylella is harmful to more than three hundred plant species and can therefore cause major economic damage to Dutch tree cultivation and the cultivation of perennials. The infected rosemary was delivered to two Dutch companies. According to the NVWA, when this was reported, immediate action was taken. Two companies The plants were delivered in the second half of July. One of the two companies has received four deliveries, three of which were delivered to Denmark immediately after receipt, according to the NVWA. Denmark has been informed about this. "The fourth lot went to the auction shortly after receipt and it is traced further back," the authority continues. On the second farm, all the delivered plants were still present. Further investigation should show whether there was a risk of spread within the company. If no infected small insects are found, no further measures will be taken ...