• Pest is introduced

• Fruits or vegetables

This section is currently being developed as part of the next phase of the Risk Register.

× Likelihood For "Pest is Introduced" the lowest value of Entry or Establishment, as both are required for a successful introduction. For "Pest Spreads to Maximum Extent" this is an expert judgement on the likelihood of this occurrence. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Likelihood [1 - 5]			3
× Spread The rate at which a pest can expand, by natural dispersal only, within an area. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Spread [1 - 5]			3
× Impact The highest value from economic, environmental or social impacts. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Impact [1 - 5]		2
× Value at Risk The value of the hosts or industries at risk from this pest in the UK. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Value at Risk [1 - 5]					5
× Likelihood x Impact The likelihood multiplied by the impact, which shows the risk to the sector. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Likelihood x Impact [1 - 25]	6
× UK Relative Risk Rating Likelihood x Impact x Value at Risk. See Guidance Document for more Information Close UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125]	30

Key mitigation for pest

Regulation

Surveillance

Industry Scheme

Contingency Plan

Awareness

Research

× Likelihood For "Pest is Introduced" the lowest value of Entry or Establishment, as both are required for a successful introduction. For "Pest Spreads to Maximum Extent" this is an expert judgement on the likelihood of this occurrence. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Likelihood [1 - 5]			3
× Spread The rate at which a pest can expand, by natural dispersal only, within an area. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Spread [1 - 5]			3
× Impact The highest value from economic, environmental or social impacts. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Impact [1 - 5]		2
× Value at Risk The value of the hosts or industries at risk from this pest in the UK. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Value at Risk [1 - 5]					5
× Likelihood x Impact The likelihood multiplied by the impact, which shows the risk to the sector. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Likelihood x Impact [1 - 25]	6
× UK Relative Risk Rating Likelihood x Impact x Value at Risk. See Guidance Document for more Information Close UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125]	30

Regulation

Deregulation

Management By Industry

Targeted Survey

PRA

Contingency Plan

Publicity

Research

Country			Status			Notes
Europe
	Spain		Present (Limited)
	United Kingdom		Absent
North America
	Bahamas		Present (Widespread)
	Belize		Present (Widespread)
	Costa Rica		Present (Widespread)
	Dominica		Present (Widespread)
	Grenada		Present (Widespread)
	Saint Kitts and Nevis		Present (Widespread)
	Mexico		Present (Widespread)
	Nicaragua		Present (Widespread)
	Panama		Present (Widespread)
	Puerto Rico		Present (Widespread)
	United States		Present (Widespread)
South America
	Argentina		Present (Widespread)
	Brazil		Present (Widespread)
	Colombia		Present (Widespread)

• Insect (Coleoptera)

Fruit production

• Fragaria L.
• Musa L.
• Prunus L.
• Vitis L.
• Citrus

• Both protected crops and outdoor production

• N/A

PRA Availability

PRA not available

Not Listed

Action

Statutory action against findings

General Comments

Polyphagous beetle pest present in the Americas, causing significant damage to strawberry crops in some areas. A PRA will help to better assess the level of risk to the UK.

Key uncertainty for pest

Climatic suitability of the UK

Climate - Cause

Current distribution - Cause

Hosts - Cause

Impact - Cause

Pathways - Cause

Regulation - Cause

Taxonomy - Cause

UK distribution - Cause