Erwinia amylovora

Photo by Clemson University – USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Bugwood.org

Infects a range of pome fruit species Damage occurs on leaves, branches, shoots, blossoms and fruit tissue Infection results in tissue death, together with bacterial ooze droplets on infected tissue Infected shoots often bend near the tip to form a ‘shepherd’s crook’ shape Spread with infected plant material and through wind dispersal Establishment of Fire blight would impact market access

High priority pest of: Apples and pears

Pest Documents

• Fire blight FS
• Fire blight CP

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol