1181) Dryocosmus kuriphilus (chestnut gall wasp)

First outbreak of Dryocosmus kuriphilus (chestnut gall wasp) in the UK

1182) Agapanthus gall midge

Following an official survey in 2015, the midge has been identified on Agapanthus plants in public gardens in Devon, Essex, …

1183) First report of Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae in the UK

The pest was identified following notification by the local wildlife trust of plants which were exhibiting unusual symptoms. Candidatus Phytoplasma …

1184) Announcement: Capacity Development pre-CPM training session and CPM-9 side sessions

A capacity development training session and range of side sessions will take place during the week of the ninth session …

1185) Call for experts to develop e-learning materials on “Phytosanitary export certification system” - DEADLINE EXTENDED

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting: 

1186) Works on Harmonization of International Phytosanitary Terminology

The IPPC Technical Panel for the Glossary (TPG) meeting was held 7 - 10 December 2015 in Rome, Italy. The …

1187) Planning Capacity Development for 2016

The 7th meeting of Capacity Development Committee (CDC) was held from 30 November to 2 December 2015 in Rome, Italy. …

1188) WE ARE WITH YOU RALF LOPIAN

The IPPC community sends its best wishes for a speedy recovery to our dear friend and colleague Ralf Lopian. As …

1189) 2023-05 Call for DP authors

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for authors for the following IPPC Diagnostic Protocols (DPs) on …

1190) Fire ants could become Australia***s worst pest experts warn

Red fire ants could wreak more damage in Australia than feral rabbits, cane toads and foxes combined, experts have warned …