The Russian monitoring service Rosselkochoznadzor recently blocked the entry of 18.7 tonnes of Turkish strawberries, as reported by the Russian news agency Interfax. During the phytosanitary import controls in the Krasnodar region, the presence of thrips was detected.
This is the first time this year that the pest is found in strawberry imports. The insects are dangerous, as they cause damage to fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants, severely affecting the crop. Additionally, the insect carries viruses and pathogens that are dangerous to plants.