2251) 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 …

2252) New organizational structure of the central level of SAG Institution

New organizational structure of the central level of the SAG, which is effective as of March 2019. The most relevant: …

2253) Eradication of Bactrocera invadens in Tshipise area, Limpopo Province, South Africa

On 23 March 2011 one possible exotic fruit fly specimen was detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited trap in the …

2254) Call for case studies for the IPPC Guides and training materials - DEADLINE EXTENDED

The Intentional Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat has worked together with various experts to develop IPPC Guides and training materials …

2255) Pest management to protect forests

Mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) has destroyed about 16 million ha of forests and 675 million cubic metres of timber …

2256) International Year of Plant Health IYPH) Steering Committee meets in Rome

The International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) Steering Committee. Photo: © FAO / Sara Giuliani

2257) Call for the expression of interest by national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) to share their challenges, experiences and best practices in managing pest risks of sea containers during the CPM-14 side session “SEA CHANGE FOR SEA CONTAINERS”

The Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is calling for the expression of interest by national plant protection …

2258) Environmental protection and plant health: A new IPPC factsheet explains the link

You cannot protect the environment without also safeguarding plant health. When plant pests and diseases spread into new areas they …

2259) 2011 SPTA working group: reviewing strategies for an effective action

The 2011 Strategic Planning and Technical Assistance (SPTA) working group meeting took place on 4-7 October in Rome, Italy. The …

2260) Developing capacity in pest risk analysis and market access for francophone African countries in collaboration with COLEACP

25 January 2019, Dakar - Many African countries seek to develop capacity in pest risk analysis, both to protect their …