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Western California Flower Thrips has been detected in Oxypetalums.

February 27 2025

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On February 11, 2025, the presence of Western California Flower Thrips was confirmed in Oxypetalums, a flowering plant species. This detection raises significant concerns regarding the health and safety of plant materials within the region.

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On February 11, 2025, the presence of Western California Flower Thrips was confirmed in Oxypetalums, a flowering plant species. This detection raises significant concerns regarding the health and safety of plant materials within the region.

The incident was reported by Россельхознадзор, also known as the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance in Russia. The source of the issue has been traced back to China, indicating that the introduction of this pest may be linked to international trade and import practices.

As a result of this finding, the incident falls under the category of control, focusing on the management and mitigation of the pest's impact. The hazard category has been classified as foreign bodies, which highlights the potential risk associated with the introduction of non-native species into local ecosystems.

Authorities will likely implement measures to address the presence of Western California Flower Thrips in the affected Oxypetalums. The situation underscores the importance of vigilance in monitoring plant health and pest control, particularly in the context of global agricultural practices.


  • Incident: Western California Flower Thrips has been detected in Oxypetalums.
  • Date: 2025-02-11
  • Product: Oxypetalums
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  • Origin of issue: China
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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: China, Control, Foreign Bodies, Россельхознадзор - Rosselkhoznadzor - Federal Ser, February 2025