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Table 4.

Potential pathways for Blissus insularis into the EU 27

Pathways (e.g. host/intended use/source)	Life stage	Relevant mitigations [e.g. prohibitions (Annex VI), special requirements (Annex VII) or phytosanitary certificates (Annex XI) within Implementing Regulation 2019/2072]
Host plants for planting e.g. Stenotaphrum secundatum (Poaceae, subfamily Panicoideae)	Eggs, nymphs, adults.	Annex VI prohibition although ornamental perennial grasses in subfamily Panicoideae are exempt and Annex VII (6.) requirements apply e.g. Official statement that the plants: (a) have been grown in nurseries; (b) are free from plants debris, flowers and fruits; (c) have been inspected and prior to export; (d) are found to be free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus like organisms; and (e) are found to be free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms.

Soil	Eggs	Annex VI prohibition

Pathways (e.g. host/intended use/source)

Life stage

Relevant mitigations [e.g. prohibitions (Annex VI), special requirements (Annex VII) or phytosanitary certificates (Annex XI) within Implementing Regulation 2019/2072]

Host plants for planting e.g. Stenotaphrum secundatum (Poaceae, subfamily Panicoideae)

Eggs, nymphs, adults.

Annex VI prohibition although ornamental perennial grasses in subfamily Panicoideae are exempt and Annex VII (6.) requirements apply e.g. Official statement that the plants:

(a) have been grown in nurseries;

(b) are free from plants debris, flowers and fruits;

(d) are found to be free from symptoms of harmful bacteria, viruses and virus like organisms; and

(e) are found to be free from signs or symptoms of harmful nematodes, insects, mites and fungi, or have been subjected to appropriate treatment to eliminate such organisms.

Soil

Eggs

Annex VI prohibition