2621) 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, …

2622) Eradication of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) in three separate areas in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Five (5) male Bactrocera dorsalis specimens were detected in five separate Methyl Eugenol baited traps in urban areas in the …

2623) Record number of IPPC Contracting Parties using Online Commenting System!

Launched in 2016, the new IPPC Online Comment System (OCS) continues to strengthen IPPC Official Contracting Party participation in developing …

2624) Four draft standards approved for the second consultation by the IPPC Standards Committee Working Group

The Standards Committee working group (SC-7), led by the Chairperson, Mr Nico Horn (The Netherlands), met on 15-19 May 2017 …

2625) IPPC Community

Regional and National Plant Protection Organizations (RPPOs and NPPOs)

2626) IPPC Secretariat launches new IPPC pest reports bulletin to facilitate global phytosanitary information exchange

The IPPC Secretariat has always been striving to provide the IPPC community with the most up-to-date information on pest status …

2627) The IPPC Focus Group Meeting on Criteria for Upcoming Call for Phytosanitary Issues Held in Rome

The IPPC Focus Group (FG) met on Monday 9 October 2017 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, to develop criteria …

2628) Important Role of the IPPC in Dealing with Invasive Alien Species in Cooperation with the CBD

Country representatives and observers are meeting at the UN Biodiversity Conference which is currently being held in Cancun, Mexico, from …

2629) Government of Japan's support strengthens activities of the IPPC Secretariat programme on Capacity Development

The government of Japan’s provision of funds to the IPPC has enhanced its capability for targeted support for improving the …

2630) Tunisia launches a PCE with support of an IPPC PCE facilitator

Group exercises during the 1st PCE workshop conducted in Tunisia © Mekki Chouibani