The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has halted the importation of a 1.6-ton shipment of fresh peaches from Uzbekistan. This decision comes after the discovery of the oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta, a quarantine pest.
Phytosanitary inspection conducted on 25 June at the Sirius temporary storage in the Kaliningrad region unveiled the presence of this pest. Identified as a threat to agriculture, the oriental fruit moth necessitates stringent regulatory measures.
Per current protocols, the affected batch was refused release and redirected for mandatory disinfection procedures.
This pest is recognized for attacking fruit crops, causing damage to both produce and young plant shoots, potentially leading to entire crop failures. Although the insect poses no threat to human health, its propagation could impose substantial challenges on agricultural productivity.
Source: UZ Daily
