3961) 2017 CALL FOR EXPERTS

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting submissions for experts to take part in:

3962) Terminology brochure

A brochure to raise awareness about phytosanitary terminology and the Glossary of phytosanitary terms (ISPM 5) has been posted here.

3963) Tuta absoluta report

This is a report on presence of Tuta absoluta the tomato leaf miner in Zambia. The pest was detected in …

3964) Detection of Bactericera cockerelli (Tomato-potato psyllid) in Western Australia

Eradication of B. cockerelli from Western Australia is not considered technically feasible and will transition to a management phase, limiting …

3965) Research consultant vacancy

The Joint FAO/ IAEA Insect Pest Control Laboratory located in Seibersdorf, Austria is looking for a research consultant. More on …

3966) TPG report posted

The TPG December 2016 meeting report has now been posted here.

3967) Implementation Review and Support System IRSS) ISPM-6: Guidelines for Surveillance

Dear IPPC Contact Points,

3968) First detection of Fall Army Worm (Spodoptera frugiperda)

Fall Army Worm was positively identified from larvae samples collected in the Limpopo Province and allowed to pupate. Subsequently, moths …

3969) Identity incorrect of first finding of Hemitarsonemus tepidariorum (fern mite) in plants for planting of Platycerium alcicorne (fern plants) in a production greenhouse.

The identity of Hemitarsonemus tepidariorum as reported in March 2016 appears incorrect following further verification of specimens by experts. Further …

3970) Report on Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda)

S. frugiperda is a noctuidae and a polyphagus pest with the caterpillar being the damaging stage of the pest. S. …