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The advanced search function allows the Risk Register to be searched using multiple criteria, however if too many categories are selected the search may produce no results.
For pests currently absent from the UK, risk of introduction is assessed. For pests already present in the UK risk of spread to maximum extent is assessed. Some other scenarios exist.
The specific pathway(s) that were considered when rating entry of a pest to the UK. These were the pathways considered to present the highest risk of entry.
All pathways the pest may enter or spread around the UK on.
What risks would be without any co-ordinated action. Ratings do take into account how normal grower practises (such as pesticide treatments) would affect risks.
See Guidance Document for more Information
Risks rated to take into account the effects of co-ordinated actions that are in place such as EU regulation or industry accreditation schemes.
Search for hosts using the Latin (scientific) name. A list of Latin names for common UK crop and ornamental species is available in the guidance document.