Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) for the territories of the European Union (as PRA area) onBursaphelenchus xylophilusand its vectors in the genusMonochamus

Abstract
An analysis of the risk to the countries of the European Union from a possible introduction ofBursaphelenchus xylophilusand its vectors in the genusMonochamusis performed by assembling relevant biological, climatic and commercial information. The risks presented by different trade pathways are assessed and phytosanitary measures to reduce the risks are proposed. The conclusion of the PRA, based on EPPO PRA guideline no. 1, is that these pests present a serious risk to European coniferous forests.

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