IPPC Monthly Pest Reporting Summary – April 2025
Pest reporting is a key component of the National Reporting Obligations (NROs) under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Prompt and transparent sharing of pest information helps prevent the introduction and spread of quarantine pests worldwide. Many countries meet these obligations through the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP) and others through national or regional web-based systems. If your country uses such a system, we encourage you to inform the IPPC Secretariat.
Key Pest Reports for March 2025
| Title | Summary | Country | Link to report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report of Bactrocera tau in Okinawa, Japan | Bactrocera tau flies were detected in part of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. Immediately after receiving the report from the Okinawa Prefectural Government, the NPPO determined the infested area through surveillance to establish the boundaries of an area considered to be infested and started to take emergency control measures for containment under the Plant Protection Act from 21 March 2025 in collaboration with the local governments.
The control measures include application of insecticide, removal of infested fruits, and restriction of the movement of host fruits from the infested area to the other areas in order to prevent the spread of the fruit fly. Detection surveys are also conducted on a regular basis in areas outside of Okinawa Prefecture in order to quickly detect an entry of the fruit fly. |
Japan | Here |
| Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) absent from mainland Australia | Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) was detected in Norfolk Island (an Australian external territory) in 2014. CLso is not known to occur on mainland Australia. | Australia | Here |
Pest Alerts and Emerging Pests
The IPPC’s Pest Outbreak and Alert Response System (POARS) includes pest alerts and information about emerging pest threats. For more details, visit: Pest Outbreak Alert and Response System (POARS) - International Plant Protection Convention
Enhancing pest reporting collaboration
Individual efforts by each country collectively drive the actions needed to safeguard global plant health. We encourage NPPOs to continue their reporting efforts through the IPP by logging in as Official Contant Point (OCP), navigating to the country page dashboard, providing the necessary information, and submitting the pest report.
If your NPPO uses a different platform or national system to report pest outbreaks, please inform the IPPC Secretariat by writing to [email protected] and copying [email protected].
Capacity Development Opportunity
We also invite you to explore the Plant Health Campus – the IPPC’s new centralized platform offering online learning opportunities, resources, and training to strengthen national and regional capacities in plant health. This includes dedicated content to support the implementation of National Reporting Obligations (NROs) and effective pest surveillance and reporting.
Stay informed
Our following monthly summary will be available in June 2025. Meanwhile, visit the Reporting System - International Plant Protection Convention for real-time updates and detailed pest reports.
Countries by Region
Key Links & Documents
- IPPC Monthly Pest Reporting Summary – April 2025
- Model Instrument for Adherence to the IPPC
- IPP Editor - Nomination Request for NPPOs
- Role of the IPPC Official Contact Points
- IPPC Official Contact Point notification form
- National Pest Reporting through Regional Plant Protection Organizations
- National & Regional Summary Statistics
- National Reporting Obligations Guide