3411) The IPPC Secretariat Updates the WTO/SPS Committee

On 18-19 October, 2011, the IPPC Secretariat reported to WTO/SPS Committee on the major developments related to the core activities …

3412) First report of the East African cassava mosaic virus-Uganda (EACMV-UG) infecting cassava (Manihot esculenta) in Cameroon.

surveys were conducted for EACMV-Uganda (EACMV-UG), a recombinant virus responsible for severe CMD epidemics in East and Central Africa,which occurs …

3413) Draft ISPMs available for NPPO and RPPO review for the 2011 November Standards Committee Meeting

The IPPC Secretariat has posted two draft ISPMs for review at the 2011 November Standards Committee (SC) meeting: 2004-022 Draft …

3414) Absence of Anoplophora glabripennis in Denmark

Anoplopgora glabripennis has been under continued official surveillance since 2007. Two interceptions in 2008 with the finding of a single …

3415) Vacancy for an IPPC Programme Specialist

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an international treaty whose mission is to secure common and effective actions to …

3416) Presence of New Pest of Avocado (Persea americana) in Trinidad and Tobago

The avocado lace bug (Pseudacysta perseae, family Tingidae) is a damaging pest of avocado (Persea americana), which occurs in French …

3417) Commission observes a moment of silence for disaster victims

On 14 March 2011, the sixth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures commenced at FAO Headquarters in Rome. Mr. …

3418) Reporting the occurence of Papaya Mealybug

The pest was found in sections of one parish,a survey is currently being done to ascertain the spread of the …

3419) Detection of Hypothenemus hampei (Coffee Berry Borer) in Kona, Hawaii

For full report, please visit the NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System (www.pestalert.org).

3420) First Report of the presence of Red Palm Mite

This is the first reported presence of this pest in Barbados and identification was confirmed by Dr. Ron Ochoa of …