Exotic Pest Alert: European canker

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Factsheet Number: 1160    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 07 Mar 2012

Neonectria ditissima is an exotic plant pest causing European canker.

European canker is a serious threat to Australia’s apple and pear industry and amenity plantings.

If symptoms are seen it must be reported promptly to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881.

The contents of this Primefact include;

  • Symptoms
  • World distribution
  • Hosts
  • Life cycle
  • Spread and movement
  • Actions to minimise risks
  • Control
  • Reporting