2631) First detection of Raoiella indica in South Africa

Red palm mite was detected on Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) leaves during routine surveys in February and March 2016. A …

2632) First detection of Tuta absoluta in South Africa

Traps were set alongside the border with Mozambique in the Mpumalanga province. Tuta absoluta was detected in five of those …

2633) Scientists gear up to battle invasive species

A research programme to tackle invasive species that kill plants and sicken animals is getting under way at the United …

2634) A successful Australian National Xylella Preparedness Workshop

Plant Health Australia coordinated a National Xylella Preparedness Workshop held in Melbourne on 1 June 2016, funded by the Australian …

2635) First outbreak of Plum pox virus (PPV)

Outbreak of PPV-D was confirmed in peach (Prunus persica (L.)) in August 2016 in Rep. of KOREA. The national survey …

2636) NROs automatic reminders system becomes active

The NROs automatic reminders system was set up and becomes active today (28 July 2016). You can find more detailed …

2637) New York City Battles on Against Dutch Elm Disease

Like elm trees across the globe, the elms in Central Park are stricken with a ruthless beetle–fungus alliance known as …

2638) Detection of Hemileia wrightiae in the Northern Territory

The fungus has previously been found in Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, China and India. The fungus has apparently been present in …

2639) Detection of Entyloma ageratinae on mistflower in Queensland

Mistflower is an introduced weed in south east Queensland, but is not under official control. It is a locally controlled …

2640) New Guide to National Reporting Obligations is available

The new Guide to National Reporting Obligations (Version 1.1, May 2016) was uploaded on the IPP: https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/80405/