3161) Parallel events during the 5th session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures

A poster session will be held in the atrium during the CPM.

3162) 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 …

3163) 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, …

3164) 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 …

3165) New IPPC website released

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

3166) Compiled member comments on draft ISPMs - 2009

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

3167) 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 …

3168) 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 …

3169) 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 …

3170) Presentations from the CPM-4 scientific session on pest movement through food aid shipments are available on the IPP

The presentations from the CPM-4 scientific session on pest movement through food aid shipments are available on the IPP at …