The European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) is an intergovernmental organization, which was created in 1951. It currently has 50 member countries and one of its missions is to prevent the entry and spread of pests presenting a risk to agriculture and forestry. Since the...

Hevea brasiliensis (natural rubber) is an important commodity to the economy of Sri Lanka. The natural rubber industry is under threat from a deadly disease, South American leaf blight (SALB), and this disease is of historical interest since is the factor hindering the development of natural rubber ...

Non-native invasive mammal species have been eradicated from many islands to conserve native species diversity. The Azores (Portugal) previously hosted very large seabird colonies, but since human colonization and the introduction of rodents (Rattus rattus and R. norvegicus) and cats (Felis catus)...

Annex 1 is a copy of the questionnaire sent to stakeholders in various sectors during the survey; Annex 2 is the list of species assembled during the literature research, separated into those that are present in Great Britain and those that are quarantine pests or species perceived as a threat to...

The flies of the genus Anastrepha are one of the most important pests affecting Colombian fruit production. Knowing the diversity of species that can be found in a given area is the first step leading to the conduction of the necessary studies to establish adequate management technologies. Besides...

The impact of Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) can be manifold, ranging from loss of crops, damaged buildings, and additional production costs to the loss of livelihoods and ecosystem services. INNS are increasingly abundant in Great Britain and in Europe generally and their impact is rising....

This paper discusses risk management strategies in the European Union to prevent the entry of quarantine pests or inhibit further spread in case of unintended introduction. The risk reduction approach is described using A. chinensis (a quarantine pest of deciduous trees that was introduced to Italy ...

Since the phase out of methyl bromide for post-harvest treatments, there is a lack of alternatives for many uses. Moreover, in the European Union methyl bromide is also banned for quarantine treatments since the 18th March 2010. That is why it is urgent to find and develop new fumigants because...

Biological invasions by alien pest species greatly increased in Europe and Italy, particularly during the last two or three decades. More than 500 alien insect species are reported altogether for Italy, as mentioned on the European database-list published on the website of the DAISIE project...

According to Official Mexican Standard 043-FITO-1999 "Specifications on preventing introduction of quarantined weeds in Mexico" a quarantined weed is defined as that which is not present in Mexico or if so, it is found in a definite area and is officially controlled. This Standard includes a list...