3491) Emergency measures to address the risk of introduction of peanut smut (Thecaphora frezii) in peanuts from countries where peanut smut is recorded.

Recent publication (Rago et al. 2017) highlighted the increased risk of peanut smut (Thecaphora frezii) associated with peanuts produced in …

3492) Transient incursions of exotic Bactrocera species in Torres Strait

There is a permanent, native population of the exotic pest fruit fly species including Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis), New …

3493) Detection of mango malformation disorder in Queensland, Australia

The affected property has been placed under quarantine pending completion of diagnostic testing. Tracing of movement of plant material from …

3494) Commission / Consultations / Current consultations for draft ISPMs / Previous consultations for draft ISPMs

In preparation for the new consultation period, held from 1 July - 30 September of each year, the IPPC Secretariat …

3495) Siam weed in Queensland, Australia transitions to management

Siam weed probably entered Australia as a pasture contaminant. It was under eradication from 1994, but in 2012, the decision …

3496) Absence of Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) in areas along the Orange River in the Northern Cape province of South Africa

Several Bactrocera dorsalis specimens were detected between Groblershoop and Upington, including Grootdrink, Karos and Keimoes as well as Augrabies and …

3497) Status Report of Potato Wart Disease in imported potatoes into Singapore from 2008 - 2012

Synchytrium endobioticum (Potato Wart Disease- PWD), is listed as a Quarantine Pest under the First Schedule in the Control of …

3498) First Points of Entry- Australia

Australia manages biosecurity threats to plants, animals and human health according to the Biosecurity Act 2015. The Biosecurity Act applies …

3499) First Points of Entry- Australia

Australia manages biosecurity threats to plants, animals and human health according to the Biosecurity Act 2015. The Biosecurity Act applies …

3500) The report from the Standards Committee (SC) Virtual Focused Meeting in June now available!

The meeting report from the June focused meeting of the Standards Committee (SC) is now available on the IPP at …