Survey parameters to support detection survey design for Agrilus planipennis

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Authors: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Alexandre Nougadère, Stephen Parnell, Daria Rzepecka, Tomasz Kałuski, Sybren Vos, Georgia D. Papadogiorgou, Eleftheria‐Maria D. Bali, Vasilis G. Rodovitis, Nikos T. Papadopoulos
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Abstract

Abstract Since 2025, EFSA has conducted expert knowledge elicitations to estimate survey parameters for the detection of EU priority pests listed in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1702, in cases where pest‐specific information is lacking in the scientific literature. The design and implementation of statistically sound and risk‐based surveys require quantitative parameters such as sampling effectiveness, design prevalence and relative risk. This report presents the estimated values for Agrilus planipennis, together with the supporting evidence and expert rationale. These values will be integrated into the EFSA Plant Pest Survey Toolkit to support EU Member States in designing harmonised pest surveys across the EU.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Forest Insect Ecology and Management Research on scale insects Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
EFSA Supporting Publications
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
23
Issue
5
Publication date
1 May 2026