3611) 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 …

3612) Detection of Tobacco slug beetle in New South Wales

Unusual beetles were noted to be feeding on Prairie Ground Cherry leaves in November 2008 in a glasshouse. Samples were …

3613) 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 …

3614) Mahogany angular leaf spot present in Northern Territory

Symptoms consisting of distinct angular leaf spots were seen on leaves on 12-14 week old seedlings at the first property. …

3615) Eradication of citrus canker from Australia

Citrus canker was detected in Australia around the township of Emerald in Queensland in 2004. Following this detection, a national …

3616) Updated Quarantine License

Inspection has the further honor to inform on renewal of quarantine license. In this regard updated sample of quarantine license …

3617) Ordinance on plant protection PPO

The ordinance on plant protection is the swiss legislation dealing with general phytosanitary requirements concerning imports and internal controls. The …

3618) First Repot of Sea Grape Flatid in Barbados

The sea grape flatid was identified through the Caribbean Pest Diagnostic Network by Dr. Susan Halbert of the Florida Department …

3619) First Report of Sea Grape Flatid in Barbados

The sea grape flatid (Petrusa epilepsis) was identified through the Caribbean Pest Diagnostic Network by Dr. Susan Halbert of the …

3620) Standard setting procedure review meeting report has been posted!

From 13 to 15 May a meeting was held on the Revision of the IPPC Standard setting procedure (SSP) at …