5031) ISPM 15 logo communication

ISPM 15 - uidelines for regulating wood packaging material in international trade delineates approved phytosanitary measures that may be applied …

5032) How a USDA worker became an action-adventure comic character

Just how does a humble federal worker in Washington end up as a rugged explorer in a widely syndicated comic …

5033) Detection of Phytophthora elongata sp. nov in Australia

The fungus has been isolated in the northern jarrah forest of Western Australia from the roots and collars of dead …

5034) Mikania vine in Far North Queensland

This weed has the ability to spread rapidly and smother native vegetation and crops. If it becomes established in Australia, …

5035) Border Inspection Posts (BIPs) in Slovenia

With the day of accession of the Republic of Slovenia to the European Union only the points of entry provided …

5036) Sixth detection of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

specimen was detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly trap in the Levubu area in the Limpopo province, approximately …

5037) 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 …

5038) The Swedish Plant Protection Organisation

The Swedish Board of Agriculture, under the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation, has the function of the National Plant Protection …

5039) Improving coordination and cooperation with the WTO

Recent discussions between the Secretariats for the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the World Trade Organization s SPS Committee …

5040) UK pest status report for Thrips palmi

UK pest status report for Thrips palmi, including the likelihood for establishment in UK.