A new outbreak of Xylella is declared in the Valencian Community

By Sarah Keane -16 November 2020 @ 18:310

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A new outbreak of Xylella is declared in the Valencian Community as thousands of plants have to be destroyed

The DOGV revealed on Monday, November 16 that the Department of Agriculture has declared the thirteenth outbreak of Xylella fastidosa in the Valencian Community, affecting nine plant species in the province of Alicante.–

Experts in the region must now systematically destroy all affected plants, completely disposing of their root systems to avoid re-growth.

The diseased plants are found in public and private gardens, sidewalks, medians and other landscaped areas of the roads, highways and motorways.