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UK Risk Register Details for Ceroplastes rubens

Pest has been archived

This pest has been assessed for the Risk Register and is considered to pose a low risk to the UK. The information on this pest was correct as of 14/07/2020, but is no longer actively maintained. It will only be updated if new information is received which indicates the potential for a significant increase in risk to the UK.

This record was last updated on 14/07/2020

Common Names

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pink wax scale
red was scale
ruby wax scale

PRA Document

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PRA File (2011)

Scenario and Pathways

Scenario for Risk Register

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Pest is introduced

Pathway Assessed for Entry to UK

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Plants for planting (except seeds bulbs and tubers)

Common Pathways

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Plants for planting (except seeds bulbs and tubers)

Risk Ratings and Current Mitigations

Unmitigated Risks

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Likelihood For "Pest is Introduced" the lowest value of Entry or Establishment, as both are required for a successful introduction. For "Pest Spreads to Maximum Extent" this is an expert judgement on the likelihood of this occurrence. See Guidance Document for more Information Likelihood [1 - 5]			3
Entry The Likelihood of movement of the pest into the UK on a pathway and transfer of that pest to a suitable host. See Guidance Document for more Information Entry [1 - 5]				4
Establishment The likelihood of the pest surviving and perpetuating in the UK for the foreseeable future after it has entered. See Guidance Document for more Information Establishment [1 - 5]			3
Spread The rate at which a pest can expand, by natural dispersal only, within an area. See Guidance Document for more Information Spread [1 - 5]	1
Impact The highest value from economic, environmental or social impacts. See Guidance Document for more Information Impact [1 - 5]			3
Impact - Economic The predicted economic impacts of the pest in the UK. This includes direct effects on yield, quality and possible indirect effects such as trade implications. See Guidance Document for more Information Impact - Economic [1 - 5]			3
Impact - Environmental The proportion of the environmental value of the plant which is likely to be lost through the introduction of the pest. See Guidance Document for more Information Impact - Environmental [1 - 5]	1
Impact - Social The predicted social impacts of a pest in the UK, including effects on tourism, amenities and animal and human health. See Guidance Document for more Information Impact - Social [1 - 5]	1
Value at Risk The value of the hosts or industries at risk from this pest in the UK. See Guidance Document for more Information Value at Risk [1 - 5]		2
Likelihood x Impact The likelihood multiplied by the impact, which shows the risk to the sector. See Guidance Document for more Information Likelihood x Impact [1 - 25]	9
UK Relative Risk Rating Likelihood x Impact x Value at Risk. See Guidance Document for more Information UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125]	18

Current Mitigations

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Key mitigation for pest

Regulation

Surveillance

Industry Scheme

Contingency Plan

Awareness

Research

Mitigated Risks

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Likelihood For "Pest is Introduced" the lowest value of Entry or Establishment, as both are required for a successful introduction. For "Pest Spreads to Maximum Extent" this is an expert judgement on the likelihood of this occurrence. See Guidance Document for more Information Likelihood [1 - 5]			3
Entry The Likelihood of movement of the pest into the UK on a pathway and transfer of that pest to a suitable host. See Guidance Document for more Information Entry [1 - 5]				4
Establishment The likelihood of the pest surviving and perpetuating in the UK for the foreseeable future after it has entered. See Guidance Document for more Information Establishment [1 - 5]			3
Spread The rate at which a pest can expand, by natural dispersal only, within an area. See Guidance Document for more Information Spread [1 - 5]	1
Impact The highest value from economic, environmental or social impacts. See Guidance Document for more Information Impact [1 - 5]			3
Impact - Economic The predicted economic impacts of the pest in the UK. This includes direct effects on yield, quality and possible indirect effects such as trade implications. See Guidance Document for more Information Impact - Economic [1 - 5]			3
Impact - Environmental The proportion of the environmental value of the plant which is likely to be lost through the introduction of the pest. See Guidance Document for more Information Impact - Environmental [1 - 5]	1
Impact - Social The predicted social impacts of a pest in the UK, including effects on tourism, amenities and animal and human health. See Guidance Document for more Information Impact - Social [1 - 5]	1
Value at Risk The value of the hosts or industries at risk from this pest in the UK. See Guidance Document for more Information Value at Risk [1 - 5]		2
Likelihood x Impact The likelihood multiplied by the impact, which shows the risk to the sector. See Guidance Document for more Information Likelihood x Impact [1 - 25]	9
UK Relative Risk Rating Likelihood x Impact x Value at Risk. See Guidance Document for more Information UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125]	18

Proposed Actions

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Regulation

Deregulation

Management By Industry

Targeted Survey

PRA

Contingency Plan

Publicity

Research

Distribution and Pest Details

Distribution

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Country / Territory		Status
Europe
	Germany	Present
	Hungary	Present
	United Kingdom	Absent
North America
	United States	Present
South America
	Colombia	Present
Oceania
	Australia	Present
	Fiji	Present
	French Polynesia	Present
	Kiribati	Present
	New Caledonia	Present
	Palau	Present
	Papua New Guinea	Present
	Solomon Islands	Present
	Vanuatu	Present
Africa
	Egypt	Present
	Kenya	Present
	Reunion	Present
	Seychelles	Present
	South Africa	Present
	Tanzania	Present
Asia
	China	Present
	Hong Kong	Present
	India	Present
	Indonesia	Present
	Japan	Present
	Laos	Present
	Malaysia	Present
	Philippines	Present
	South Korea	Present
	Sri Lanka	Present
	Taiwan	Present
	Thailand	Present
	Vietnam	Present
Central America
	British Virgin Islands	Present
	Guadeloupe	Present
	Haiti	Present
	Martinique	Present
	Puerto Rico	Present

Type of Pest

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Insect (Hemiptera)

Host or Industry at Risk

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Botanical collections or specialists

Major Hosts

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Acacia Miller
Acer L.
Aglaonema Schott
Alyxia Banks Ex R.Br.
Anthurium Schott.
Aralia L.
Artocarpus J.R.& G.Forst.
Asplenium L.
Buxus L.
Callistemon R.Br.
Calophyllum L.
Camellia L.
Cedrus deodara (D.Don) G.Don Ex Loud.
Chrysanthemum L.
Cinnamomum Schaeffer
Cleyera Thunb.
Cocos nucifera L.
Crataegus L.
Cycas L.
Cydonia Mill.
Dieffenbachia Schott
Diospyros L.
Eucalyptus L'Herit.
Eugenia L.
Euonymus L.
Euphorbia L.
Eurya Thunb.
Fatsia Decne. & Planch.
Ficus L.
Garcinia L.
Gardenia Ellis
Gerbera jamesonii H.Bolus Ex Hook.F.
Hedera L.
Hibiscus L.
Hydrangea L.
Ilex L.
Impatiens balsamina L.
Ixora L.
Laurus L.
Ligustrum L.
Magnolia L.
Malus Mill.
Mangifera L.
Manilkara zapota (Linnaeus) Van Royen
Melaleuca L.
Metrosideros Banks Ex Gaertn.
Monstera Adans.
Morus L.
Musa L.
Nephrolepis Schott
Nerium L.
Olea L
Persea americana Mill.
Pinus L.
Pittosporum Banks Ex Soland.
Polyscias J.R. & G.Forst.
Prunus L.
Psidium L.
Pyrus L.
Quercus myrsinifolia (= myrsinaefolia) Blume
Rhododendron L.
Rhus L.
Rosa L.
Schefflera J.R. & G.Forst.
Schinus L.
Spiraea L.
Syzygium Gaertn.
Viburnum L.
Wisteria Nutt.
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Citrus

Threats to Protected Cultivation

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Forest Tree Pests and Pathogens

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Broadleaved

Further Information

PRA

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PRA Availability

UK (2011)

Regulation and EPPO listing

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Not currently listed

Actions Indicated

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Action

No statutory action against findings.

General Comments

Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to warmer countries, as it is an economic pest of citrus.

Risk Records for this Pest

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UK Risk Register Details for Ceroplastes rubens

Pest has been archived

Common Names

PRA Document

Scenario and Pathways

Scenario for Risk Register

Pathway Assessed for Entry to UK

Common Pathways

Risk Ratings and Current Mitigations

Unmitigated Risks

Current Mitigations

Key mitigation for pest

Regulation

Surveillance

Industry Scheme

Contingency Plan

Awareness

Research

Mitigated Risks

Proposed Actions

Proposed Actions

Regulation

Deregulation

Management By Industry

Targeted Survey

PRA

Contingency Plan

Publicity

Research

Distribution and Pest Details

Distribution

Type of Pest

Host or Industry at Risk

Major Hosts

Threats to Protected Cultivation

Forest Tree Pests and Pathogens

Further Information

PRA

PRA Availability

Regulation and EPPO listing

Actions Indicated

Action

General Comments

Risk Records for this Pest

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