2641) ***Biblical moth influx threatens to devastate crops

Scientists have learned that cabbage and cauliflower crops could potentially be "devastated" by a species of moth arriving from continental …

2642) Experimental Trap Disrupts Citrus Pest's Love Life - controlling Asian citrus psyllids.

An acoustic trap developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists may offer an environmentally friendly way to control Asian …

2643) Requirements for import of citrus fruits into the European Union

Exporting country shall issue a phytosanitary certificate to confirm official statements for a consignement of fruits of Citrus L., Fortunella …

2644) First detection of Acalitus vaccinii in South Africa

Acalitus vaccinii in a new pest in South Africa and has the potential to cause high crop damage. It was …

2645) A new leafminer pest on table grapes in South Africa

Reference: van Nieukerken.E & Geertsema.H. 2015. A New Leafminer on Grapevine and Rhoicissus (Vitaceae) in South Africa within an expanded …

2646) Protecting the Worlds Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture from pests

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2647) IPPC faces critical financial situation in 2011

The IPPC is currently facing a budget crisis. The 2011 budget estimates (USD) required to operate a similar work programme …

2648) Gridlock over Italy's olive tree deaths starts to ease

A court ruling paves the way for disease-containment measures, but the risk of spread to other regions and nations remains. …

2649) First Detection of Bactocera invadens In Botswana

The detection of B. invadens in Botswana called for an emergency incursion response which is accepted internationally and in accordance …

2650) Description of NPPO

The Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) is the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of Zambia and contact point for …