2301) First outbreak of Erwinia amylovora in Rep. of Korea

The infected pear trees were first found in very adjacent 3 orchards in Anseong -city in early May 2015.

2302) The Director-General of the DG-SANTE of the European Commission delivers keynote address at the 14th Commission on Phytosanitary Measures of the IPPC

Dr. Anne Bucher, the Director-General of the DG-SANTE of the European Commission (EC) emphasized the importance of plant health and …

2303) 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: …

2304) Detection of Potato Spindle Tuber Viroid in Australia

PSTVd has been identified in a range of hosts in Australia and its distribution has been verified through a national …

2305) 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 …

2306) 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 …

2307) International Year of Plant Health IYPH) Steering Committee meets in Rome

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

2308) 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 …

2309) 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 …

2310) 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 …