1081) Detection of Xylosandrus crassiculus (Granulate ambrosia beetle) in Queensland

X. crassiusculatus is probably native to tropical and subtropical Asia and is now considered one of the most abundant and …

1082) Liriomyza trifolii (American serpentine leafminer) in Queensland and Western Australia

There were two separate detections of Liriomyza trifolii (American serpentine leafminer) in Kununurra, northern WA in March 2021 and in …

1083) Deadline extension for expert consultation on IPPC Diagnostic Protocol (DP) for Genus Ceratitis

The IPPC Secretariat has extended the Expert Consultation on the draft Diagnostic Protocol for Genus Ceratitis (2016-001).

1084) Controlling a Desert Locust upsurge and its threat to food security

Rome, 1 April 2021. Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregraria) is considered the most destructive migratory pest in the world. For its …

1085) Standards Committee meets to review draft standards and specifications

The Standards Committee (SC) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is meeting in person in Rome from 14-18 November …

1086) The second virtual meeting of the IPPC Secretariat’s staff held to continuously advance its work programme during the Covid-19 pandemic

Rome, 11 June 2020 – The IPPC Secretariat organized the second virtual briefing to continuously advance its work programme during …

1087) The 2020 IPPC National Reporting Obligations (NROs) Workshop for Africa successfully concluded

Rome, 11 September 2020 - The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) National Reporting Obligations (NROs) Workshop for Africa was held …

1088) Message from the IPPC Secretary on Overcoming the Difficult Time Imposed by COVID-19

Dear Colleagues of the IPPC Community,

1089) Strategic Planning Group deepens collaboration on global plant health

Rome, 22 September 2021. The Strategic Planning Group (SPG) concluded its tenth session yesterday with fruitful recommendations on key strategic …

1090) Now available: Report of the May 2023 Implementation and Capacity Development Committee Meeting

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to provide the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) May 2023 meeting report, which now …