date:Dec 30, 2013
Chilean blueberries from three regions must now be fumigated with methyl bromide at field temperature, part of emergency measures set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after European grapevine moth detections.
Mandatory fumigation started Dec. 26 on fruit from the OHiggins, Maule and Bio-Bio regions. Product inspections at destination will also be increased, according to Chiles Agriculture and Livestock Service, or SAG.
The moth was detected in blueberries during inspections in the OHiggin