451) Scirrhia pini on Pinus sp. in public green, first detection in the Netherlands

At the beginning of November 2007 Scirrhia pini Funk and Parker (also known as Mycosphaerella pini) was detected in public …

452) Finding of Helicoverpa armigera Hübner on Phaseolus vulgaris (outdoors)

One caterpillar (L3 stage) of H. armigera was detected during a regular survey by the Dutch Plant Protection Service. No …

453) Occurrence of Ciborinia camelliae in the Netherlands

During routine surveillance in April 2006 Ciborinia camelliae was detected in a limited number of plants at three, geographically widely …

454) Pest Reports from 2016 onwards

The Dutch NPPO reports new pests through their website. See https://english.nvwa.nl/topics/pest-reporting/pest-reports

455) Location of Pest Reports

The Dutch NPPO reports their Pest Reports through their national website. See https://english.nvwa.nl/topics/pest-reporting/pest-reports

456) Call for experts to develop e-learning materials on “Phytosanitary export certification system” - DEADLINE EXTENDED

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting: 

457) SPOTLIGHT: Better safe than sorry: Nicaragua’s emergency plant protection efforts to curb Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) of banana

Detecting, preventing and responding to risks are vital aspects for managing the effects of harmful plant pests and diseases. Conversely, …

458) CPM-18 delegates underscore vital role of implementation and capacity development for phytosanitary excellence

Rome, 19 April 2024. Delegates from contracting parties of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), convening at the eighteenth Session …

459) Draft ISPMs for adoption at CPM-19 (2025) posted. Call for objections opened.

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is pleased to inform the plant health community that the draft International Standards …

460) How the IPPC’s Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation exercises boosted plant health in 2023

Rome, 31 January 2024. The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat recorded significant milestones in advancing plant health in 2023. …