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Western California Flower Thrips has been detected in Carnations.

February 27 2025

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On February 27, 2025, the presence of Western California Flower Thrips was confirmed in carnations. This incident has been reported by Россельхознадзор, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia. The...

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On February 27, 2025, the presence of Western California Flower Thrips was confirmed in carnations. This incident has been reported by Россельхознадзор, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia. The carnations affected by this pest originated from Ecuador.

The detection of Western California Flower Thrips is classified under the category of control incidents, emphasizing the need for regulatory measures to manage this foreign body hazard. The identification of such pests is crucial for maintaining the integrity of agricultural products and ensuring safe trade practices.

As a pest, the Western California Flower Thrips poses risks to the quality of carnations, potentially affecting their marketability. The source of this issue highlights the importance of monitoring and controlling the introduction of pests that may originate from other countries.

Authorities in the affected regions are likely to implement necessary actions to mitigate the impact of this pest on the carnation supply chain. Continued surveillance and reporting will be essential to address this agricultural concern effectively.


  • Incident: Western California Flower Thrips has been detected in Carnations.
  • Date: 2025-02-27
  • Product: Carnations
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  • Origin of issue: Ecuador
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  • Incident Category: Control
  • Hazard Category: Foreign Bodies
  • Source: Россельхознадзор - Rosselkhoznadzor - Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance

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Tags: Control, Ecuador, Foreign Bodies, Россельхознадзор - Rosselkhoznadzor - Federal Ser, February 2025