Pochazia shantungensis no longer a provisional quarantine pest, says Defra, but will continue 'action' on imported plants UPDATED

After a Defra pest risk analysis (PRA) found that pochazia cannot establish in the UK, Defra has decided that although the pest is not worthy of quarantine status, it will carry on "action" against imports suspected of carrying the insect.

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