Plant pests and disease guide

Guidance on the plant pests and diseases that are of a significant risk to Scotland.


The plant pests and diseases that are of a significant risk to Scotland includes:

  • Xylella fastidiosa
  • Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (LSo)
  • Phytophthora ramorum and kernoviae
  • Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii)
  • Citrus Longhorn Beetle

Information on a wider range of pests and diseases can be found on:

P lant health updates/points of interest will be highlighted on the SASA twitter account

Contact

If you suspect that a plant pest or disease is present on your premises, please contact us for advice at hort.marketing@gov.scot

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