1051) Detection of Xylosandrus crassiculus (Granulate ambrosia beetle) in Queensland

X. crassiusculatus is probably native to tropical and subtropical Asia and is now considered one of the most abundant and …

1052) Detection of Cowpea mild mottle virus (Carlavirus) in Queensland

Cowpea mild mottle virus is known to cause severe distortion, twisting and discolouration of the pods as well as mosaic/mottling …

1053) Detection of Phyllotreta chotanica (radish flea beetle) in Western Australia

Phyllotreta chotanica was originally detected in Kununurra in 2014, however subsequent surveys only occasionally detected the pest again on three …

1054) Impact report on the International Day of Plant Health out now

The IPPC Secretariat is pleased to provide the attached two-page summary report, which gives a snapshot of how the International …

1055) A new version of the IPPC Online Comment System launched today for opening of 2019 consultations

The IPPC Online Comment System (OCS) was upgraded to a new 6.4 version today, 1st July 2019. The new user …

1056) Supporting Food Security in the Middle East North and Horn of Africa

With the support of the IPPC Secretariat and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, …

1057) The IPPC Financial Committee discusses the IPPC Secretariat s 2021 budget and other matters

The IPPC Financial Committee (FC) met from 6 to 7 June 2019 at FAO Headquarters in Rome. © FAO

1058) Phytophthora pluvialis pest report

As part of the surveillance programme for Phytopthora ramorum, aerial survey flights undertaken in late August identified a stand of …

1059) ozonesecretariat

A Memorandum of Understanding on collaboration on issues related to Methyl Bromide was signed on 14 November 2012 between the …

1060) Report of oak wilt (Bretziella fagacearum) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (2023) / Signalement du flétrissement du chêne (Bretziella fagacearum) à Niagara Falls,, Ontario, Canada (2023)

In June 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of oak wilt (Bretziella fagacearum) in association with …