3131) Detection of Lethal Yellowing in St. Kitts and Nevis

Surveillance activities led to the detection of the presence of a disease in palms. Coconut tissue samples were sent for …

3132) New OCS short guide posted!

A new short guide on the IPPC Online Comment System (OCS) has been posted today. The guide is available in …

3133) When to comment on IPPC standards 2012

NPPOs and RPPOs,

3134) All CPM-12 adopted standards now posted!

All standards adopted by CPM-12 have now been published in English, including all Phytosanitary Treatments. The standards can be found …

3135) Detection of Cowpea mild mottle virus (Carlavirus) in Queensland

Cowpea mild mottle virus is known to cause severe distortion, twisting and discolouration of the pods as well as mosaic/mottling …

3136) Detection of Protopulvinaria pyriformis (Pyriform scale) in Western Australia

Protopulvinaria pyriformis is polyphagous but infestations in Australia are restricted to ornamental Hedera (Ivy) grown as amenity plants. Pyriform scales …

3137) NEPPO, THE TENTH REGIONAL PLANT PROTECTION ORANIZATION UNDER THE IPPC

On 23 March 2012, the IPPC formally recognized the Near East Plant Protection Organization (NEPPO) as the tenth Regional Plant …

3138) CPM recommendations posted

CPM recommendations (1 to 7) are now available in English here. The files in other languages will be posted soon.

3139) Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) in Queensland, Australia

The RIFA eradication program is continuing. It uses a low-toxic bait treatment consisting of coarsely-ground corn soaked in soybean oil …

3140) Description of Swaziland NPPO

The attached documents describe the mandate of the NPPO, functions, Key activities over the period.