2731) 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 …

2732) 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 …

2733) 2020-02 CALL FOR EXPERTS: EWG on the use of specific import authorizations (2008-006)

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting submissions for experts to take part in:

2734) 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 …

2735) News & Events / Workshops & Events / IPPC Regional Workshops / 2020 IPPC Regional Workshop

Due to COVID-19 global crisis, the IPPC Secretariat and the Regional Workshop (RW) Organizing Committees (OC) have decided to hold …

2736) 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 …

2737) Emergency Actions

Some of the alien invasive species that have been observed to affect biological diversity and agricultural production are water hyacinth, …

2738) Update on "First report of Erwinia amylovora in Rep. of Korea"

Erwinia amylovora was detected in 1,092 trees(768 pear trees, 324 apple trees) in 46 orchards in the southern part of …

2739) Detection of Bactrocera dorsalis species complex (Oriental fruit flies) in Amami Oshima Island, Japan

In September 2015, Oriental fruit flies were detected in Amami Oshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. The Ministry of Agriculture, …

2740) Call for the expression of interest by national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) to share their challenges, experiences and best practices on AUTHORIZING ENTITIES TO PERFORM PHYTOSANITARY ACTIONS during a side session at the CPM-15

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is calling for the expression of interest by national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) …