The Government of Jersey has acknowledged that fireblight, a disease impacting fruit trees and other plants, is now prevalent across the island, rendering eradication efforts futile. After identifying 66 cases in June, authorities have shifted their focus from attempting to eliminate the disease to advising commercial growers on management practices. These include regular inspections and the removal and destruction of affected plant parts.
The Department of Infrastructure and Environment has highlighted the high costs and limited success of eradication attempts in other European regions, noting the persistent risk of reinfection from neighbouring areas. Consequently, the strategy has pivoted to containment and management rather than complete removal of the disease from Jersey.
Source: bbc.com