7101) 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 …

7102) Argentina - emergency action for plum pox virus detection

The IPPC Secretariat has received notification of an emergency action following the detection of plum pox virus in Argentina. Please …

7103) Presence of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) in Gozo

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) beetles were found in 6 pheromone traps in four different localities in Gozo during a monitoring exercise.

7104) Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) confirmed in Ange-Gardien and Chelsea, Québec

7105) Detection and eradication of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand) in Etobicoke, Ontario

7106) Schizotetranychus baltazari in northern Australia

This species has been known mainly from a wide range of the Southeast and Southwest Asia countries. The spider mite …

7107) Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental fruit fly) eradicated from California

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

7108) Food Safety Animal and Plant Health Portal launched

FAO today launched the International Portal for Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health (IPFSAPH) at a Regional Conference on Food …

7109) Presence of Bud Rot in St. Kitts and Nevis

Bud rot has been present on both islands since the late 70s. More recently the disease has resurfaced on the …

7110) Changes to Phytosanitary Regulations in Turkey.

The IPPC Secretariat has received official notification of changes to phytosanitary regulations in the Republic of Turkey. These changes were …