5481) Commission observes a moment of silence for disaster victims

On 14 March 2011, the sixth session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures commenced at FAO Headquarters in Rome. Mr. …

5482) 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 …

5483) A new leave miner pest on table grapes in South Africa

Reference: van Nieukerken.E & Geertsema.H. 2015. A New Leafminer on Grapevine and Rhoicissus (Vitaceae) in South Africa within an expanded …

5484) Darna trima on palm trees (Thrinax parviflora)

In February 2005, during follow-up inspections after import, palm trees of the species Thrinax parviflora were found infested with Darna …

5485) 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 …

5486) 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 …

5487) Most nations lack ability to deal with invasive species

Most countries in the world have little capacity to deal effectively with invasive species, a study suggests. The spread of …

5488) Attributions de la Direction de la Protection des Végétaux et du Conditionnement (DPVC)

Attributions de la Direction de la Protection des Végétaux et du Conditionnement (DPVC) suivant Arrêté Nº2006-035/MAHRH/SG/DGPV portant attributions et organisation …

5489) New York City Battles on Against Dutch Elm Disease

Like elm trees across the globe, the elms in Central Park are stricken with a ruthless beetle–fungus alliance known as …

5490) Updated General presentation to IYPH is available

The updated "General presentation to IYPH" was prepared by Finland and made available on the YIPH page in the Toolbox: …