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The latest on the Bogia Coconut Syndrome
The main reason for my quick trip to Papua New Guinea last week was to get up to date on Bogia Coconut Syndrome (BCS). Readers with a long(ish) memory may remember that we blogged about this some time...
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Drosophila suzukii found in Réunion Island
Fédération Départementale des Groupement de Défense contre les Organismes Nuisibles de la RéunionAnne-Sophie Roy's insight:Drosophila suzukii was detected for the first time in November 2013 in...
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Decline of coast live oak trees in Southern California is due to Geosmithia...
April 29, 2014: Vectored by a beetle, fungus is spreading foamy bark canker disease, says UC Riverside plant pathologist.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:The foamy bark canker disease observed on coast live...
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Huanglongbing detected in Guadeloupe
FranceAntilles.fr : toute l'actualité de la Guadeloupe, feuilletez le journal France-Antilles en ligne, lisez les articles du journal et de la rédaction dédiée des 3 derniers jours, les dossiers...
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Huanglongbing found in Martinique
dans toute l'Amérique depuis sa découverte en 2005 en Floride. « Il est considéré commAnne-Sophie Roy's insight:Huanglongbing (associated with 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' was first found in...
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Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in Australia
Watermelon growers near Katherine have been told a two-year ban on growing melons will be established.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus is causing serious problems to melon...
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Addition of Megacopta cribraria to the EPPO Alert List
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:The kudzu bug (Megacopta cribraria) has just been added to the EPPO Alert List. Originating from Asia, this stink bug has recently been introducted into Southeastern USA where...
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Xylella fastidiosa detected on olive in Argentina
Por primera vez en el país y con pocos antecedentes en el mundo, se encontró la bacteria Xylella fastidiosa en olivos de La Rioja y Córdoba.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Xylella fastidiosa has been...
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New mite species (Eutetranychus banksi) threatens Valencian producers
FreshPlaza The organisation AVA-Asaja has issued a statement reporting the presence of a new parasite in Valencia's main citrus producing regions, which so far had only been detected in Andalusia...
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Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula): a new pest found in the USA
Spotted LanternflyAnne-Sophie Roy's insight:In September 2014, the presence of Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) was confirmed in Pennsylvania (Berks county). This is the first time that this...
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Tuta absoluta: found for the first time in India
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Tuta absoluta was detected for the first time in India in October 2014 in Maharashtra. Later surveys have also detected it in 2 districts of Karnataka.See it on Scoop.it, via...
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Interception of Xylella fastidiosa on an imported coffee plant in Rungis (FR)
Le ministère a indiqué que les plants « ont été introduits dans l'Union européenne via les Pays-Bas » et proviendraient « d'Amérique centrale ».Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:In 2015-04-15, a coffee plant...
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Endorsement of EU reinforced measures to prevent the spread of Xylella...
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Reinforced EU measures were endorsed at the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed to prevent further introduction and spread of X. fastidiosa on the 28th of...
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Tomato necrotic streak virus: a new virus in Florida tomatoes
Tests have revealed that necrosis on some tomatoes in South Florida points to a newly discovered virus, which will be named tomato necrotic streak virus.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:A new ilarvirus...
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Citrus bark cracking viroid - a viroid causing a severe disease on a new...
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Citrus bark cracking viroid (CBCVd) has been shown the be the causal agent of a new disease of hop (severe hop stunt disease) in Slovenia. Eradication measures are being taken...
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Paropsisterna selmani: a new eucalyptus leaf beetle found in Ireland and England
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:In 2013, Paropsisterna selmani was described as a new species. This leaf feeding beetle which is thought to originate from Tasmania has been found in County Kerry, Ireland, as...
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Xylella fastidiosa detected on ornamentals in Propriano, Corsica (FR)
Un cas positif de Xylella fastidiosa a été identifié hier (mercredi) sur des plants de polygale à feuille de myrte sur la commune de Propriano, en Corse-du-Sud. Un plan d'urgence a été déclenché....
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Xylella Fastidiosa :application of the contingency plan in Corsica (FR)
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Dedicated web pages on the official website of 'Corse du Sud' are presenting the phytosanitary measures which have been taken to eradicate and prevent any further spread of...
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Corse : poster for travellers coming to the island
Le Gouvernement agit pour vous.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:A poster has been produced by the French Government to warn passengers travelling to Corsica that they should not bring in plants because of...
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Tar spot: a new maize disease confirmed in the USA
Purdue Extension plant pathologists have identified tar spot, a corn disease not previously reported in the United States, in plant samples collected from a field in north central IndianaAnne-Sophie...
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Xylella Fastidiosa detected in Alpes-Maritimes (FR)
Soixante-dix-huit foyers de cette bactérie ont été découverts en Corse depuis le 22 juillet.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:Xylella fastidiosa is reported for the first time in mainland France. The...
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Xylella fastidiosa: another focus found in Alpes Maritimes (FR)
Extension du premier foyer et confirmation d’un second foyer dans les Alpes Maritimes : l’État prend les mesures d’éradication dans les zones infectéesAnne-Sophie Roy's insight:In Alpes-Maritimes...
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Citrus canker found again in Texas (US)
Citrus canker is a destructive bacterium that destroys citrus crops. A case of it was found in a crop in Cameron County. Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:After almost 70 years of absence, citrus canker has...
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Asian hornet : distribution map (as of 2015-11-05)
Le Frelon à pattes jaunes, Vespa velutina, est un frelon invasif d’origine asiatique dont la présence en France a été signalée pour la première fois dans le Lot-et-Garonne par Haxaire et al. (2006)....
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Tecia solanivora detected in Galicia (ES)
La Xunta de Galicia declara su presencia en los ayuntamientos coruñeses de Ferrol, Narón y Neda y establece una serie de medidas fitosanitarias para combatirla.Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:The local...
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The olive quick decline syndrome in south-east Italy: a threatening...
Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:An informative paper about the situation of Xylella fastidiosa in Italy.See it on Scoop.it, via Pest Alerts
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A new alien flatworm (Diversibipalium multilineatum) detected in Europe
E' stato avvistato pochi giorni fa in un cortile privato vicino ai giardini Margherita: è pericolosissimo per i terreniAnne-Sophie Roy's insight:A new alien flatworm, Diversibipalium multineatum, has...
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Anne-Sophie Roy's insight:View the presentations made at theSee it on Scoop.it, via Pest Alerts
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USDA to Release Russian Wasps Against the Emerald Ash Borer
With the emerald ash borer beetle devastating ash tree populations throughout the United States, solutions to help fight the insect are critical. Thanks in part to research from the University of...
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Direcção-Geral de Veterinária - Conteúdo
DGAV (NPPO of Portugal) has recently published an updated map of the demarcated zones for Trioza erythreae.See it on Scoop.it, via Pest Alerts
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