1221) Detection of Euwallacea fornicatus (Shot hole borer) in South Africa

The polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea nr. fornicatus) which is a tiny beetle and its fungal symbiont (Fusarium euwallaceae) were …

1222) Call for experts: Workshop for drafting a CPM Recommendation on -contaminating pests-

@ FAO/ Giuseppe Bizzarri

1223) The CPM Bureau Teleconference Meeting held on 8th March 2018

A CPM Bureau teleconference meeting was held on 8th March 2018 with participation of six Bureau members and all Core …

1224) CPM-15 Registration is open!

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) extended an invitation to attend the 15th …

1225) Rhagoletis pomonella (apple maggot) detected in West Kelowna, British Columbia

Rhagoletis pomonella (apple maggot) detected in West Kelowna, British Columbia Date posted: October 2, 2015 Contact: Patricia McAllister, National Manager, …

1226) Electronic and Paper-based Phytosanitary Certificates of the Slovenian NPPO

The Slovenian NPPO (Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector, and Plant Protection) would like to inform you about the beginning …

1227) Modified atmosphere storage does not reduce the efficacy of phytosanitary irradiation treatments for Tephritidae fruit flies

Figure 1: Ms. Olga Barrera, Mr. Luis Caravantes, and Mr. Alexandre Araujo dissecting irradiated mangoes for phytosanitary research. © IAEA

1228) Commission / CPM Focus Group and Working Group Reports / Calls for nominations for CPM Focus Groups

Once the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) approves the terms of reference for its Focus Groups, the call for nominations …

1229) Pest status of Bactrocera invadens in Limpopo Province, South Africa

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) confirms the detection of male specimens of Bactrocera invadens in the Vhembe, …

1230) The Occurence of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Indonesia

Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is not Indonesia’s regulated pest although it considered as invasive pest. The pest was first reported …