1301) Pest Free Status of Trogoderma granarium in Singapore

The Khapra Beetle (KB), Trogoderma granarium Everts, of family Dermestidae, is considered to be one of the most serious, destructive …

1302) Call for nomination to the Advanced Technical Training Course on Phytosanitary Measures for Contracting Parties under the framework of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat invites nominations from representatives of contracting parties to participate in an Advanced Technical …

1303) US releases millions of wasps to fight emerald ash borer

Parasite from China attacks eggs and larvae of Asian insect pest (emerald ash borer) that has wiped out tens of …

1304) Successful Completion of the STDF Project 350 by the IPPC Secretariat

On conclusion of the STDF Project 350 “Global Phytosanitary Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures and Training Kits” by the IPPC Secretariat, …

1305) Plant Health in the news!

The UN General Assembly has declared 2020 the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH). This global observance is expected to …

1306) ePhyto building understanding and moving forward!!!

The APPPC workshop on Building Understanding and Preparedness for Electronic Phytosanitary Certification was convened in Bangkok, Thailand from 28-30 October, …

1307) Call for discussion papers on the Field Inspection (2021-018) to ISPM 23 (Guidelines for inspection)

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is calling for discussion papers in preparation for the meeting of the Expert …

1308) Findings from the 2019 Sea Container Questionnaire on Monitoring of Sea Container Cleanliness are now available

The Findings from the 2019 Sea Container Questionnaire on Monitoring of Sea Container Cleanliness are now available at https://www.ippc.int/en/core-activities/capacity-development/capacity-development-committee/ic-sub-group/ic-sub-group-sea-container-task-force-sctf/

1309) Forging next steps for IPPC ePhyto: Meeting at the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

12 November 2019, Maryland, USA – The IPPC ePhyto Steering Group (ESG) and the Project Technical Committee (PTC) met at …

1310) Detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 in Thailand

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FOC TR 4) poses a significant threat to the global banana industry. …