Gaphannex

This project aimes to determine wether the Lewis mite, Eotetranychus lewisi, is present in Belgium or not. So far, they were not found in Belgium, but introduction via import of plants or is well possible. The project is primary focused on the fruit sector as well as the Pointsettia cultivating sector.

 

Contact: Tim Beliën and Tom Thys

Partnership:

ILVO, plant - crop protection

CRA-W, Life Sciences Department, Pest Biology and Biovigilance

Timing: 1/01/2017 - 31/12/2018

Financing:

FOD Volksgezondheid,

Veiligheid van de Voedselketen en Leefmilieu

Cel “Contractueel Onderzoek”