3251) Reporting the occurence of Papaya Mealybug

The pest was found in sections of one parish,a survey is currently being done to ascertain the spread of the …

3252) Detection of Hypothenemus hampei (Coffee Berry Borer) in Kona, Hawaii

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (www.pestalert.org).

3253) First Report of the presence of Red Palm Mite

This is the first reported presence of this pest in Barbados and identification was confirmed by Dr. Ron Ochoa of …

3254) IPPC strategizing for the next 10 years

SPTA discussionsPlant pests threaten agriculture and rural communities, food security, plant biodiversity and natural habitats and ecosystems around the world. …

3255) International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures available in Portuguese / Normas Internacionais Para Medidas Fitossanitárias disponíveis em Português

The International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures are now available on the IPP in Portuguese, courtesy of the Brazilian Ministèrio da …

3256) Confirmation of chestnut blight in north-east Victoria

Infected properties have been quarantined and north-east Victoria is a declared quarantine zone to restrict the movement of chestnut planting …

3257) Postponement of the Expert Meeting on Resource Mobilization

The IPPC Secretariat has postponed the Expert Meeting on Resource Mobilization from 27th September to 1st of October after consultation …

3258) Occurrence of Banana Bunchy Top Disease on banana and plantain in Cameroon

surveys were carried out in major banana and plantain producing areas in Caeroon in 2008. Banana Bunchy Top Diseases caused …

3259) COPE to respond to phytosanitary needs in Eastern Africa

Group photo - COPE Project Management Committee

3260) New Zealand supports working group on Minimizing pest movement by sea containers

Loading sea containersA donation of USD 50,000 from New Zealand's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) will finance an expert …