5971) Presence of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) in Gozo

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier) beetles were found in 6 pheromone traps in four different localities in Gozo during a monitoring exercise.

5972) Dates for CPM 8 (2012) are later than normal (8-12 April 2013), and changed from the ones announced in CPM7

The IPPC Secretarit would like to remind contracting parties that the dates for the annual meeting of the Commission for …

5973) Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) confirmed in Ange-Gardien and Chelsea, Québec

5974) Detection and eradication of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand) in Etobicoke, Ontario

5975) Schizotetranychus baltazari in northern Australia

This species has been known mainly from a wide range of the Southeast and Southwest Asia countries. The spider mite …

5976) Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental fruit fly) eradicated from California

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

5977) Food Safety Animal and Plant Health Portal launched

FAO today launched the International Portal for Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health (IPFSAPH) at a Regional Conference on Food …

5978) Presence of Bud Rot in St. Kitts and Nevis

Bud rot has been present on both islands since the late 70s. More recently the disease has resurfaced on the …

5979) Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis) - Update on the Canadian Situation (2011)

5980) Call For Experts

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat is soliciting nominations for appropriately qualified experts to take part in the Technical …