date:May 05, 2014
season has commenced and so vast quantities of mangoes will be destroyed.
It also states that proven treatments have not been considered before the outright ban took place. Treatments suggested include hot water treatment and irradiation, which is approved for import into the USA, and vapour heat treatments.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), said the pests posed no risk to public health but that insects can carry viruses that could threaten crops, such as tomato a