3511) Launch of the new IRSS Helpdesk

The IRSS Helpdesk, located in the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP), has been active since 2011 to support contracting parties’ implementation …

3512) 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 …

3513) 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 …

3514) Diagnostic Protocol Notification Period closes with the adoption of Striga spp.

The Diagnostic Protocol Notification Period (DPNP) has now officially CLOSED on the DP Striga spp.

3515) 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 …

3516) First detection of Bactrocera invadens in South Africa

On 5 May 2010 two possible exotic fruit fly specimens were detected in a Methyl Eugenol baited fruit fly trap …

3517) Description of Australia's NPPO

The National Plant Protection Organization for Australia is the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. The divisions …

3518) Entry/Exit Points

Three new plant quarantine border stations were officially launched in 2021 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, Department …

3519) 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 …

3520) Sea Container Cleaning Standards

To address the high risk pathway posed by sea containers, an industry notice has been issued to advise industry, particularly …