5771) First outbreak of Anthonomus eugenii (Pepper Weevil) on Capsicum annuum (Bell pepper) fruit production in The Netherlands, August 2012

Capsicum annuum

5772) First detection of Sphacelotheca reiliana (head smut) in several maize fields, October 2012

Maize

5773) Follow-up Pest status Plantago asiatica mosaic virus(potexvirus) on Lilium spp. in the Netherlands, November 2012

Lilium

5774) First findings of Drosophila suzukii, November 2012

First findings of Drosophila suzukii, November 2012

5775) Eradication of Angular leaf spot in a strawberry germplasm collection

Leaves exhibited discrete, angular light-green lesions on the upper surface, while the lesions appeared coalesced and water-soaked on the underside. …

5776) 2006 Pest Free Area Survey Deadline Extended

The IPPC Secretariat is collecting background information on the implementation of Pest Free Areas (PFAs) in countries as requested by …

5777) Update: Call for nominations of experts

The IPPC Secretariat is issuing a call for nominations of experts to take part in drafting international standards and diagnostic …

5778) Draft specifications for consultation available

Four draft specifications for ISPMs were approved by the Standards Committee in November 2007 for member consultation. Specifications outline the …

5779) Call for topics for the standard setting work programme

A call for topics for the standard setting work programme is being made. Topics for new or revised ISPMs may …

5780) Electronic Certification: Call for experts

Following ICPM-7, an Electronic Certification Working Group (ECWG) is to be established to formulate policy recommendations regarding electronic certification to …