Plant pests and disease guide
Guidance on the plant pests and diseases that are of a significant risk to Scotland.
Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterial pathogen transmitted by xylem feeding insects.
X. fastidiosa has a very broad host range including almond, peach, plum, apricot, grapevines, citrus, coffee and olive as well as oak, elm, Italian ryegrass, blackberry and sunflower.
This a GB quarantine pest and is prohibited from being introduced into or spread within GB. Further pest and host specific requirements are required.
Xyella fastidiosa on the UK Plant Health Portal
Further information on Xyella fastidiosa including signs of disease, current outbreaks and contingency planning on the UK Plant Health Portal.
If you suspect this disease
Contact the Scottish Government’s Horticulture and Marketing Unit by email: hort.marketing@gov.scot
Contact
If you suspect that a plant pest or disease is present on your premises, please contact us for advice at hort.marketing@gov.scot
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