The presentation of pine wood nematode and a threat to Slovenian forests in the case of its introduction was shown. The environmental conditions in Slovenia are favourable for pinewood nematode spreading because of widespread distribution of host plants (Pinus nigra and P. sylvestris), the presence of Monochamus beetles which transmit pine wood nematodes and favourable climate conditions. Besides, the factors that influence on plant stress (summer droughts, windbreaks, snowbreaks, fires etc.) occur quite frequent in Slovenia causing greater multiplication and spread of vectors – beetles of Monochamus genus. The methods of detection and diagnosis that are conducted for the early detection of the introduction and spread of PWN were also presented.
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