441) Eradication of Sweet potato weevil（Cylas formicarius）in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

In October 2022, Sweet potato weevil（Cylas formicarius）was detected in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture in Japan.

442) Standards Committee takes steps forward to streamline the standard setting process and implement the strategic framework

Rome, 21 September 2021. The Standards Committee (SC) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) met virtually on 14 and …

443) Core Activities / Cooperation between Standards & Implementation / IPPC Observatory / Blog: General surveys: Rethinking the design for better results

By Brent Larson

444) Resources / Online tools / IPPC Observatory / 2012 IPPC Observatory study on the Uses and Risks of Aquatic Plants

While aquatic plants have proven to be beneficial to ecosystems and to the economy, some species can become pests when …

445) IPPC Regional Workshop for Latin America held virtually to strengthen plant protection in the region

Rome, 10 September 2021. The Regional Plant Protection Organizations of Latin America held their annual IPPC Regional Workshop virtually from …

446) SPOTLIGHT: Bridging plant health policy implementation gaps

It all starts with healthy plants. Healthy plants are crucial for life on land, particularly in agriculture and crop production. …

447) Report of Tuta absoluta in Trinidad

Suspected specimens of tuta absoluta was discovered in Trinidad in December, 2021 in County St George East and St George …

448) Report of Tuta absoluta in Trinidad

Suspected specimens of tuta absoluta was discovered in Trinidad in December, 2021 in County St George East and St George …

449) USDA declares April 2021 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month during the IYPH

Washington, 2 April 2021.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared April 2021 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease …

450) Saving Guinea-Bissau’s crops and trade from pests: Plant health technicians trained in the use of modern pest prevention tools

Participants of the training workshop pose with Fatumata Djau Baldé, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Guinea-Bissau (second row, …