Netherlands: NVWA prepares after finding Xylella bacteria

NVWA is deploying a lot of capacity to trace batches of rosemary plants from Portugal at two Dutch companies. Part of the crisis scenario is investigating whether the bacteria has spread. If so, heavy measures go into effect with a broad trade freeze. Infected plants at a company in the western Netherlands The NVWA does not disclose the location of the companies where the infected plants were found. In any case, it concerns a company in the west of the Netherlands. The location is important for other companies that may be involved in control measures if the bacteria spreads. Xylella is a highly feared bacterium in Southern Europe. NVWA has prepared scenarios with the sector to implement European control measures if the bacterium appears to have spread. Cause of disease in various host plants Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium transmitted by cicadas. The bacterium can cause diseases in many species of host plants. This is what the control measures are aimed at. If no (infected) ...