It is the 4th metre this year that the NVWA has had to inflict criterion . early on this twelvemonth , Meloidogyne enterolobii was also encounter on Ficus microcarpa inthree greenhousesof other companies .

Q statusMeloidogyne enterolobii has had quarantine position in the European Union ( EU ) since 10 April 2025 . Member states are required to take measures to eradicate this nematode and prevent its further spread . The nematode can cause major damage to many crops , include important economical crops in the EU such as tomato , sweetened common pepper , cucumber , and potato crops .

The NVWA has been warning the ornamentals sector about the risks of this roundworm for some sentence . It is very important that entrepreneurs take province and take measures to foreclose transmission and spreading , the sanction said .

Mandatory measuresThe NVWA recently restate the sector ’s duty at an information meeting for growers of Ficus microcarpa and explained what measures are imposed conform to a finding of Meloidogyne enterolobii . The nematode can not be controlled in the crop during cultivation .

Businesses where the nematode is find are therefore bind to take mensuration . All risk of infection - bearing parts , such as source of septic pot and all other batches of plant in the same watering system , must be removed and destroy . Subsequently , the cultivation organisation and watering organization must be cleaned and disinfect . For plants such as Ficus microcarpa , this intend put down the intact works . This is the only dependable method for eradication of the nematode worm , according to the NVWA .

Measures for all plants with rootsThese measures are not only mandatory when the nematode is find on Ficus microcarpa . Meloidogyne enterolobii has very many emcee plants , and new host works are regularly reported . The EU requirements for third country , therefore , go for to all root plant . Therefore , the same amount are imposed on all rooted flora whenever they are regain .

ImportAs of 11 January , stricter requirements apply to all root plant life when import . To limit new nematode instauration , import review will be spread out . moment inspections and continued import review ( phyto - monitor imports ) will be expanded to include 14 hazard crop and 5 third countries .

In addition to Ficus and Philodendron from China and Costa Rica , the travel along crop are now additionally monitored : Amaranthus , Caladium , Callistemon , Chlorophytum , Colocasia , Fraxinus , Gardenia , Hibiscus , Ligustrum , Portulacaria , Sageretia , Synchonium , Xanthosoma and Zelkova . Originating from the follow country : Indonesia , Sri Lanka , Suriname , Thailand , and the United States .

SurveyIn addition , the NVWA , in cooperation with Naktuinbouw , will start a survey this calendar week to represent the presence of Meloidogyne enterolobii on Dutch farms . These inspections will initially concentre on farms growing Ficus microcarpa . On these farm , the focus of the survey will be on Ficus microcarpa and the other crops mentioned above , but other plant will also be visit for Meloidogyne enterolobii . If found , measurement will follow .

irregular direction measures plant passportNaktuinbouw is taking temporary direction measures when supervising the issuing of plant life pass . Supervision will be temporarily intensified . In addition , companies will be informed and instructed on matters such as recognition of the roundworm and how their own companionship review can be meliorate .

Responsibility of entrepreneursThe NVWA again accentuate the grandness of entrepreneur themselves taking responsibility . Ask for good guarantees from the supplier of planting material , and after meaning , keep the plants physically severalize from other spate for at least 10 weeks , is the NVWA ’s advice .

Check the roots right afterwards . elaborated administration and labeling of plants ensures that dissimilar lots can be properly distinguished from each other .

Readherewhat entrepreneur themselves can do to prevent infection and how torecognizea possible infection with Meloidogyne enterolobii . A hygiene communications protocol is available from Glastuinbouw Nederland and Royal FloraHolland .

Should greenhouse veg growers be concerned?If glasshouse veggie agriculturist are aware of the risks and avoid the rally of eminent - risk of exposure filth and machinery , then with current cognition , there is no reason for big concern yet .

responsibility to report when Meloidogyne enterolobii is suspectedIt is required to immediately report any suspected contamination of Meloidogyne enterolobii to the NVWA . Reporting quickly can potentially limit the impact of the metre , as the contamination will not yet have had a prospect to spread or will have had little prospect to spread .

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