1461) Dryocosmus kuriphilus (chestnut gall wasp)

First outbreak of Dryocosmus kuriphilus (chestnut gall wasp) in the UK

1462) Agapanthus gall midge

Following an official survey in 2015, the midge has been identified on Agapanthus plants in public gardens in Devon, Essex, …

1463) First report of Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae in the UK

The pest was identified following notification by the local wildlife trust of plants which were exhibiting unusual symptoms. Candidatus Phytoplasma …

1464) Fall Armyworm has been detected in Solomon Island

Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) was first reported on 13 September, 2021 in Solomon Islands around Honiara City. The IPPC Secretariat …

1465) Two IPPC guides on emergency preparedness to support pest outbreak alert and response have been published

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to share two new guides which work complementarily to address emergencies …

1466) IPPC Technical Panel on Commodity Standards’ February report now posted

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to share the February 2023 meeting report of the IPPC Technical …

1467) Announcement for IPPC Training Course on Developing Phytosanitary Capacities within CIHEAM Bari from 29th of May to 9th of June now open to NPPOs

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat will deliver an intensive two-week training course on “Developing Phytosanitary Capacities” from Monday …

1468) The 9th IYPH ISC meeting convened virtually to continuously advance delivery of the IYPH during the Covid-19 pandemic

Rome, 25 June - The 9th meeting of the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) International Steering Committee (ISC) was …

1469) CPM-13 Side session on Collaboration with Research Organizations held at FAO HQs

Shoki Al-Dobai, Integration and Support Team Leader in the IPPC Secretariat, welcomed participants to the CPM-13 side session on “Collaboration …

1470) Katy Perry and the protection of plants

Perry''s latest album includes seed paper with actual flower seeds and instructions for planting What does the American pop music …