3541) Tenth Meeting of the IPPC Capacity Development Committee held in Tokyo Japan

IPPC 2017 - CDC members convene in Tokyo Japan

3542) First findings of Dryocosmus kuriphilus in the Czech Republic

Three consignments containing a total of 50 possibly infested plants of Castanea sativa of Italian origin were delivered to the …

3543) Giant African Land Snail

Individuals of the Giant African Land Snail have to date been found in Antigua only. The pest was officially identified …

3544) The EU: a Corner Stone of IPPC Resource Mobilization Activities

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3545) 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 …

3546) Diaphorina citri (Asian Citrus Psyllid) – APHIS Expands the Quarantined Area in Arizona

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

3547) Anastrepha ludens (Mexican Fruit Fly) - APHIS Establishes a Quarantine in the Ygnacio Area of Zapata County, Texas

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

3548) 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 …

3549) 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 …

3550) First findings of Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid (TCDVd) in the Czech Republic

TCDVd has till now been recorded three times in the territory of the Czech Republic. All records come from petunias …