2921) Presence of Aphis illinoisenis Shimer 1866

The pest has been found in few areas around the island of Malta.

2922) First Report of Erythrina Gall Wasp in Barbados

First report of Erythrina wasp in Barbados

2923) Plutella xylostella (Diamondback moth)

Present: in some parts of the area where host crop is grown.

2924) Thrips palmi

Present: in some parts of the area where host crop is grown.

2925) Interception Notification

Interception Notification was issued for a consignment from Malaysia that has been intercepted with quarantine insect - Chrysomphalus aonidum.

2926) Conditions for the Import of Plant Produces

Import requirements for the import of plant produces i.e. fruits & vegetables, cut foliages and grasses and store produces i.e. …

2927) The importance of actively protecting the IPPC certification of wood packaging material - ISPM 15. A successful action!

Several countries have needed to initiate their national legal process to protect the IPPC certification mark (from ISPM 15: 2009) …

2928) Emergency measures for tomato and capsicum seed: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus

The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has implemented urgent actions to address the risk of Tomato brown rugose …

2929) Emergency measures to address the risk of introduction of peanut smut (Thecaphora frezii) in peanuts from countries where peanut smut is recorded

Recent publication (Rago et al. 2017) highlighted the increased risk of peanut smut (Thecaphora frezii) associated with peanuts produced in …

2930) Due 13 February 2011: Member Consultation on draft specifications for ISPMs

The following Specifications for ISPMs were approved by the Standards Committee in November 2010 for a member consultation. This consultation …