2551) 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 …

2552) 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 …

2553) Agrilus planipennis (Emerald Ash Borer) – APHIS adds Delaware to the regulated area in the United States

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (www.pestalert.org).

2554) 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 …

2555) Rationale for Phytosanitary Requirements in T&T

In fulfilment of T&T’s obligation as a Member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and adherence to the WTO Sanitary …

2556) 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. …

2557) Call for contribution to plant health exhibition during CPM-15

Call for contribution to plant health exhibition during CPM-15

2558) Emergency Actions for Timor-Leste

There are no Emergency Actions to report for Timor-Leste

2559) Detection of teak leaf rust

The detection of teak leaf rust on teak in the Northern Territory was confirmed on 23 June 2006. The disease …

2560) 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 …