2071) Absence of black parlatoria scale from Australia

The black parlatoria scale, Parlatoria ziziphi, is considered to be absent from Australia although there are previous reports of its …

2072) Invasive ant, Wasmannia auropunctata, in Far North Queensland

The invasive electric ant pest, Wasmannia auropunctata, was first discovered near Cairns in 2006. Other detections have been made to …

2073) Limnocharis flava in northern Queensland

Limnocharis is a perennial, anchored, climp-forming aquatic herb that grows over a meter in height. The pale green leaves occur …

2074) Siam weed in Queensland, Australia transitions to management

Siam weed probably entered Australia as a pasture contaminant. It was under eradication from 1994, but in 2012, the decision …

2075) Detection of Tobacco slug beetle in New South Wales

Unusual beetles were noted to be feeding on Prairie Ground Cherry leaves in November 2008 in a glasshouse. Samples were …

2076) New Hebrides Coconut mite (Colomerus novahebridensis) present in Darwin, Northern Territory

The Northern Territory reported that the mite (Colomerus novahebridensis Kiefer) was detected in the Darwin Botanic Gardens on 19 May …

2077) Update on mango malformation disorder in the Northern Territory, Australia

Fusarium species are very common organisms in agricultural systems and in the natural environment. The symptoms of MMD are difficult …

2078) The IPPC Secretary***s Message on the New Year Greetings for 2018

Dear Colleagues,

2079) The 2nd Advisory Committee Meeting on the IPPC ePhyto Project and the Experts Meeting of the IPPC ePhyto Business Model

The 2nd Advisory Committee meeting on the IPPC ePhyto Project and the experts meeting of the IPPC ePhyto Business Model …

2080) LEGISLATION FOR PHYTOSANITARY REQUIREMENTS

Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate is backed by the Plant and Fertilizer Act, 2010 (Act 803). The Plant and …