2761) Protecting the Worlds Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture from pests

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2762) First Report of the presence of Red Palm Mite

This is the first reported presence of this pest in Barbados and identification was confirmed by Dr. Ron Ochoa of …

2763) 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 …

2764) 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 …

2765) 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 …

2766) 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 …

2767) Tuta absoluta has ravaged 80% of tomato farms in a Nigerian state.

A state of emergency has been declared in the tomato sector in Kaduna state, northern Nigeria, local media report. Tuta …

2768) New Sunflower Pest Reference Serves as Key Guide for Researchers Professionals

A new book titled, Compendium of Sunflower Diseases and Pests, is the latest tool to protect the yield and quality …

2769) 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. …

2770) Description of NPPO

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