3411) Valuable support from the EU supports participation in IPPC work programme

Discussions during workshop on draft ISPMsTo ensure that the work of the IPPC is relevant, of high quality and acceptable …

3412) First report of Fusarium udum

This is the first reported presence of this pathogen in Barbados and was confirmed by CABI on April 16, 2010.

3413) 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 …

3414) Spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, a fruit pest in the United States

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

3415) 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 …

3416) First report of Drosophila suzukii in Canada

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

3417) 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 …

3418) Information exchange workshop with the NPPO in Libreville Gabon

In November 2009, a workshop was held in Libreville, Gabon, with the aim of increasing familiarity with the Convention and …

3419) Mango fruit borer established in the Greater Darwin Area of the Northern Territory

Mango fruit borer has been confirmed from a number of sites in the Darwin area of Northern Territory. It is …

3420) Compiled member comments on draft ISPMs - 2009

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