3361) Training material for pest risk analysis available

In order to help countries understand and implement international standards on pest risk analysis (PRA), an international steering committee, in …

3362) ISPMs adopted at CPM-2 are now available in English, French and Spanish

The following standards adopted at CPM-2 are available on the IPP in English, French and Spanish:

3363) Finding of Helicoverpa armigera Hübner on Phaseolus vulgaris (outdoors)

One caterpillar (L3 stage) of H. armigera was detected during a regular survey by the Dutch Plant Protection Service. No …

3364) Potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd) on Solanum jasminoïdes

This report concerns the finding of PSTVd on ornamental Solanaceae plants in the Netherlands.

3365) Red Palm Mite

The Red palm mite was confirmed as present in Jamaica on April 13, 2007

3366) Black sigatoka in Grenada

Black sigatoka is a serious quarantine pest which was identified in June of 2006 by Dr.Juliane Henderson of CRC for …

3367) Detection of Alternaria on parsley

A decision was taken in March 2006 that eradication of the disease is not technically feasible due to the establishment …

3368) Detection of willow black canker on willow

In March 2006, black willow canker was detected on willow trees in the ACT and NSW. It has been decided …

3369) Sugarcane smut widespread and established in Queensland

Confirmation that sugarcane smut is present in North Queensland has changed the response to the outbreak of sugarcane in Queensland. …

3370) Seeking feedback from non-governmental stakeholders

At the request of the Seventh Session of the Interim Commission on Phytosanitary Measures in April 2005, FAO is undertaking …