2901) ADDITIONAL FEATURES ON THE PYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), Kenya’s National Plant Protection Organization has introduced additional features on its Phytosanitary certificate to …

2902) 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 …

2903) 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 …

2904) Detection of Phytophthora elongata sp. nov in Australia

The fungus has been isolated in the northern jarrah forest of Western Australia from the roots and collars of dead …

2905) Detection of Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia) in South Australia and Victoria

Russian wheat aphid is a major production pest of wheat and barley plants. This aphid is approximately 2 mm long, …

2906) Opening of consultation on draft standards to the IPPC Community

Starting on 1 July 2016 the IPPC Community will be using the new Online Comment System (OCS) to provide comments …

2907) Protecting the Worlds Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture from pests

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2908) 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 …

2909) 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 …

2910) 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 …