PHC Pest Review
Threat: Xylella fastidiosa
![Spittle bug nymph. Katja Schulz/CC by 2.0 Spittle bug nymph. Katja Schulz/CC by 2.0](/sites/www.planthealthcentre.scot/files/styles/medium/public/2019-09/1280px-Spittle_Bug_Nymph_-_Flickr_-_treegrow_%282%29.jpg?itok=6uk3OGZd)
Abstract
Key Priorities and Recommendations
• Communication with stakeholders to highlight the risks and consequences of accidental introduction through
plant movement.
• Engagement with the Scottish public through the media and public advertising, e.g. the “Don’t risk it” campaign.
• Ensure close links between scientist across sectors (crop, natural environment & forestry).
• Review risk based assessment of plant imports to ensure adequate levels of surveillance are maintained.
• Conduct outbreak simulation exercise.
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Image: Spittlebug Nymph: Katja Schulz/ CC BY 2.0