3231) Second detection of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

On 21 May 2010 one possible exotic fruit fly specimen was detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly trap …

3232) Eradication of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) from Western Australia

Following detection of PCN in Western Australia in 1986, eradication action was undertaken.

3233) Registration is open for the IPPC webinar on FAO and COLEACP partnership: New training tools for pest risk analysis and export certification

Don’t miss our webinar launching a new partnership for the development and use of training materials to promote plant health!

3234) Call for consultants to evaluate the IPPC Secretariat - Deadline: 22 April

FAO Evaluation Office searches for consultants to perform the IPPC Secretariat Enhancement Evaluation, based on the CPM-9 decision. See details …

3235) The IPPC Generic ePhyto National System GeNS) Goes Live

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is proud to announce the release of the IPPC Generic ePhyto National System …

3236) Internship position at IAEA Laboratories in Seibersdorf Austria): Post-Harvest Experiments 

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has advertised an internship position on Post-Harvest Experiments at IAEA Laboratories in Seibersdorf, Austria. …

3237) Core Activities / Governance & Strategies / Strategic Planning Group (formely SPTA) / SPG 2018

3238) FAO COUNCIL 2013 Side Event: IPPC Secretariat reinforces the importance of scientific expertise in standard setting process

Last week, at the 2013 FAO Council Conference side event, “The role of science in determining international standards in food …

3239) The Occurence of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Indonesia

Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is not Indonesia’s regulated pest although it considered as invasive pest. The pest was first reported …

3240) Occurrence of Blood Disease of Banana (Ralstonia solanacearum species complex) in Malaysia in Malaysia

In 2007, outbreaks of banana wilt and fruit rot symptoms were observed in many banana plantations in the state of …