2821) Solenopsis mealybug in parts of central and northern Queensland

Solenopsis mealybug was detected in cotton crops and ornamental plants in a number of locations in Queensland. Due to the …

2822) Mikania vine in Far North Queensland

This weed has the ability to spread rapidly and smother native vegetation and crops. If it becomes established in Australia, …

2823) The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to announce the arrival of Mr Yukio YOKOI as full-time Secretary.

Mr Yokoi has joined the IPPC Secretariat from the Ministry of Agriculture in Japan where he has worked on technical, …

2824) Detection of mango malformation disorder in Queensland, Australia

The affected property has been placed under quarantine pending completion of diagnostic testing. Tracing of movement of plant material from …

2825) New IPPC website released

The new site retains the URL from the previous website and contains all of the content that was available in …

2826) Information exchange workshop with the NPPO in Libreville Gabon

In November 2009, a workshop was held in Libreville, Gabon, with the aim of increasing familiarity with the Convention and …

2827) Compiled member comments on draft ISPMs - 2009

Compiled member comments on draft ISPMs sent for consultation through the 2009 regular process have been compiled.

2828) Explanatory document for ISPM No. 31 now available

Following a request at CPM-3, an explanatory document for ISPM No. 31 (Methodologies for Sampling of Consigments) was authored by …

2829) Introduction of papaya mealy bug

papaya mealy bug cause serious damage on papaya during dry season. this pest never known before Februari 2008, the most …

2830) Detection of Takecallis arundinariae in Australia

Other known hosts: On undersides of mature leaves of bamboos (especially Arundinaria, and Phyllostachys, but sometimes also on Nandina, Bambusa …