4021) First detection of Raoiella indica

Red palm mite was detected on Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) leaves during routine surveys in February and March 2016. A …

4022) First detection of Raoiella indica in South Africa

Red palm mite was detected on Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) leaves during routine surveys in February and March 2016. A …

4023) First detection of Tuta absoluta in South Africa

Traps were set alongside the border with Mozambique in the Mpumalanga province. Tuta absoluta was detected in five of those …

4024) Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis found in 2005

During routine surveillance in 2005, an infestation of Phytophthora lateralis in Chamaecyparis plants was found at a nursery where ornamental …

4025) Phytophthora ramorum on Fagus sylvatica in the Netherlands

During routine surveillance, samples were taken from bleeding cankers of two beech trees on 7 and 8 June 2006. P. …

4026) Scientific session at CPM-6 to examine approaches for addressing pest risks associated with grains and wood

GrainsEach year, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures holds a “scientific session” to consider emerging issues, such as new technologies or …

4027) Scientists gear up to battle invasive species

A research programme to tackle invasive species that kill plants and sicken animals is getting under way at the United …

4028) Poster session to be held during CPM-6 will highlight tools for plant protection

Poster sessionThe list of posters that will be presented in the atrium during the sixth session of the Commission on …

4029) APHIS Declares Eradication of European Grapevine Moth (Lobesia botrana) and Eliminates All Quarantine Areas in California

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

4030) Call for the Meeting of the CPM Strategic Planning Group

The IPPC is pleased to confirm arrangements for the meeting of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) Strategic Planning Group …