The Spaniards discover an infectious insect in Moroccan pomegranates

The Valencian Growers Association (AVA -ASAJA) has called on the European Union to investigate the detection of the false codling moth virus in pomegranates imported from Morocco. Spanish media reported that the European Commission intercepted a shipment of pomegranates coming from Morocco that were infected with the false moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta). The Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA) expressed its "deep concern about the very serious risks to plant health" and called on the European Union to open an immediate investigation in order to verify the true scope of this threat, and to take appropriate measures, where necessary, to prevent the arrival of... This plague came to Europe. The Spanish organization said that the false moth would have a devastating effect on dozens of crops and tree species, and its entry and spread in the European Union would cause average losses of up to 26% in citrus production. It is also reported that it causes serious damage to other ...