2641) Eighth detection of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

On the 07th of February 2012 one exotic fruit fly specimen was detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly …

2642) Legislation

Nepal has got membership of the IPPC formally since 8 May, 2006. Immediately after getting the membership Nepal promulgated the …

2643) Eradication of cocoa pod borer from Australia

Cocoa pod borer was detected in Far North Queensland in 2011. Following a successful eradication program, the pest is no …

2644) Detection of Entyloma ageratinae on mistflower in Queensland

Mistflower is an introduced weed in south east Queensland, but is not under official control. It is a locally controlled …

2645) Detection of Hemileia wrightiae in the Northern Territory

The fungus has previously been found in Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, China and India. The fungus has apparently been present in …

2646) Detection of Panicum mosaic virus in New South Wales

The virus was probably introduced in vegetative planting material (stolons) of buffalo grass from North America.

2647) Update on Myrtle Rust in Australia

Myrtle rust was first detected in Australia on the Central Coast of New South Wales in April 2010. Observations on …

2648) Update on Myrtle Rust in Australia

Myrtle rust was first detected in Australia on the Central Coast of New South Wales in April 2010. Observations on …

2649) Invasive Miconia species in Australia

Three species of Miconia have been found in Australia. M. calvescens is a small tree, which grows up to 15 …

2650) Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) in Queensland, Australia

The RIFA eradication program is continuing. It uses a low-toxic bait treatment consisting of coarsely-ground corn soaked in soybean oil …