461) Eradication of Sweet potato weevil（Cylas formicarius）in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

In October 2022, Sweet potato weevil（Cylas formicarius）was detected in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture in Japan.

462) Standards Committee takes steps forward to streamline the standard setting process and implement the strategic framework

Rome, 21 September 2021. The Standards Committee (SC) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) met virtually on 14 and …

463) IPPC urges stronger collaboration to protect plants from pests as 2023 regional workshops commence

Rome, 16 August 2023. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat, in conjunction with regional plant protection organizations (RPPOs), has …

464) Resources / Online tools / IPPC Observatory / 2012 IPPC Observatory study on the Uses and Risks of Aquatic Plants

While aquatic plants have proven to be beneficial to ecosystems and to the economy, some species can become pests when …

465) SPOTLIGHT: Bridging plant health policy implementation gaps

It all starts with healthy plants. Healthy plants are crucial for life on land, particularly in agriculture and crop production. …

466) Preparing countries to keep Fall Armyworm away from their territories

Rome, 13 September 2021. Fall Armyworm has already affected more than seventy countries worldwide and is now classified as a …

467) Report of Tuta absoluta in Trinidad

Suspected specimens of tuta absoluta was discovered in Trinidad in December, 2021 in County St George East and St George …

468) Report of Tuta absoluta in Trinidad

Suspected specimens of tuta absoluta was discovered in Trinidad in December, 2021 in County St George East and St George …

469) USDA declares April 2021 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month during the IYPH

Washington, 2 April 2021.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared April 2021 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease …

470) Description of the NPPO

The Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) is the National Plant Protection Organization for Tanzania. It was formally established …