In the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria of Russia, a dangerous quarantine pest was found in a batch of fresh pomegranates with a total volume of 18.8 thousand tons imported from Azerbaijan. This was reported by TASS on November 9, referring to the Federal Center for Product Safety and Quality Assessment of the Russian Agro-Industrial Complex.

During the entomological examination of pomegranate samples, the specialists of the regional branch of the center discovered an oriental fruit eater, which can cause significant damage to orchards.

“The product was imported from Azerbaijan,” the center informed, noting that the information about the discovered violation has already been forwarded to “Rosselkhoznadzor”.

According to Russian specialists, the eastern fruit borer damages young shoots and mature fruits of fruit trees. The pest is especially dangerous for apricot, apple, cherry, plum and peach trees.

“In conditions of strong infection, this pest can destroy the entire crop. losses can reach 100%,” the center warned.

What measures will be taken against the batch of pomegranates imported from Azerbaijan is not reported yet.