2571) Croatian Competent Authority for Plant Health

Croatian National Plant Protection Organisation in accordance with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) consist of phytosanitary administration and inspection, …

2572) Detection of Heterobostrychus aequalis (lesser auger beetle) in Cairns, Far North Queensland

Heterobostrychus aequalis is intercepted each year in imported timber (e.g. furniture, dunnage). Heterobostrychus aequalis appears to have failed to establish …

2573) Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation PCE) Progresses in Uzbekistan

The national Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) in Uzbekistan marks significant a progress. The PCE was initiated and supported by the …

2574) 3rd Meeting of the IPPC ePhyto Project Advisory Committee

The third ePhyto Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting took place on Monday, 16th of July at the IPPC Secretariat headquarters …

2575) Fourth meeting of IYPH Steering Committee held at FAO HQs

From 23 to 25 April 2018 the International Year of Plant Health Steering Committee of the IPPC (“IYPH StC”) held …

2576) Asian Subterranean Termite (Coptotermes gestroi) Incursion

Coptotermes gestroi's incursion was detected in 2009 after reports of damage by members of the public. The National Biosecurity Authority …

2577) Description of NPPO

The Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service (PQPS) is the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) of Zambia and contact point for …

2578) Status of Coleosporium plumeriae in Plumeria trees in Singapore

Coleosporium plumeriae is a regulated non quarantine pest of Singapore. A monitoring survey with a sample size of 246 was …

2579) Pest Free Status of Puccinia psidii in ornamentals in Singapore

Puccinia psidii is a regulated quarantine pest in Singapore. A detection survey was initiated from Feb 2012 to Nov 2013 …

2580) IPPC Recognizes World Wetlands Day

Photo Portland Bight, Jamaica. ©Ted Lee Eubanks This year, the IPPC would like to draw special attention to the celebration …