2241) First finding of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) on Opuntia ficus-indica in Cyprus.

The Dactylopius opuntiae was first confirmed in September 2016 on Opuntia plants in Famagusta district. The presence of the pest …

2242) Pest status of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

Bactrocera invadens is present in the Vhembe district in the Limpopo province in South Africa.Bactrocera invadens specimens were also detected …

2243) CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - Locust Management Specialists

The Locusts and Transboundary Plant Pests and Diseases Team (AGPMM) of the FAO Plant Production and Protection Division (AGP) is …

2244) SUPERELONGATION DISEASE OF CASSAVA CAUSED BY Elsinoe brasiliensis

Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is the second staple crop of economic importance after rice that is cultivated in Trinidad and Tobago. …

2245) Description of NPPO (T&T)

In Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), the functions of the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) are shared among the units of …

2246) REPORTING PEST PRESENCE: PRELIMINARY SURVEILLANCE REPORTS ON TUTA ABSOLUTA IN ZAMBIA

A preliminary survey was conducted in selected areas of Zambia following reports of Tuta absoluta from farmers. The pest was …

2247) The report on the november 2019 ePhyto Steering Group meeting is posted

The report of the ePhyto Steering Group meeting that was held from 12 to 15 november 2019 in Maryland (United …

2248) Deepening the Bilateral Cooperation of the IPPC with New Zealand

Mr. Jingyuan Xia, the IPPC Secretary visited the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for the first time on …

2249) Call for case studies related to Pest Status determination

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

2250) Siam weed in Queensland, Australia transitions to management

Siam weed probably entered Australia as a pasture contaminant. It was under eradication from 1994, but in 2012, the decision …