1911) e-learning course 'Introduction to the International Plant Protection Convention' is available

The IPPC Secretariat would like to announce that an e-learning course “Introduction to the International Plant Protection Convention” was created …

1912) New EU plant health rules applicable from 14/12/2019

In October 2016, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against plant pests (“Plant …

1913) US releases millions of wasps to fight emerald ash borer

Parasite from China attacks eggs and larvae of Asian insect pest (emerald ash borer) that has wiped out tens of …

1914) Eradication of Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival

In 1948, Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilbersky) Percival had been found in household plot in Vidzeme region in Latvia at first time. …

1915) Detection of coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB)

From 7 September to 8 October 2019, 16 specimens of Oryctes rhinoceros have been individually found in Tontouta International Airport …

1916) New year greetings from the IPPC Secretariat

Dear colleagues,

1917) Call for nomination to the Advanced Technical Training Course on Phytosanitary Measures for Contracting Parties under the framework of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat invites nominations from representatives of contracting parties to participate in an Advanced Technical …

1918) A Glimpse of the IPPC ePhyto Hub and ePhyto Generic National System GeNS) in Action

10 December 2018, Tokyo - Participants from the Asia Pacific Region caught a glimpse of how the IPPC “ePhyto Solution” …

1919) Absence of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) in areas along the Orange River in the Northern Cape province of South Africa

Several Bactrocera dorsalis specimens were detected between Groblershoop and Upington, including Grootdrink, Karos and Keimoes as well as Augrabies and …

1920) Phytosanitary certificate and Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-export

Due to a reorganization and name change of the Finnish NPPO, the Phytosanitary Certificate and Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-export have …