IPPC Monthly Pest Reporting Summary – January 2025

Pest reporting is a key component of the National Reporting Obligations (NROs) under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Prompt and transparent sharing of pest information helps prevent the introduction and spread of quarantine pests worldwide. Many countries meet these obligations through the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP) and others through national or regional web-based systems. If your country uses such a system, we encourage you to inform the IPPC Secretariat. Get in touch today to ensure your country’s reporting system strengthens global plant health.

Key pest reports for January 2025

Several pests were reported through the IPP, including:

• Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (TOBRFV) – This virus severely affects tomato and pepper crops, causing fruit deformation and significant yield losses.
• Liberobacter asiaticum (Citrus Greening/Huanglongbing) – A bacterial disease that causes citrus tree decline and fruit drop, considered one of the most serious threats to citrus production worldwide.
• Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis (CORBNE) – A bacterial pathogen causing Goss' Wilt on maize, leading to wilt, necrosis, and severe yield losses.

Fruit fly reports

Reports on fruit flies were also received. Fruit flies are among the most significant agricultural pests worldwide, impacting production and international trade. Key species reported include:

• Ceratitis capitata
• Anastrepha ludens
• Bactrocera dorsalis

These pests can infest a wide range of fruit crops, causing major economic losses. Their presence often results in strict quarantine measures, highlighting the importance of continuous monitoring and rapid response strategies.

Highlighted reports from January 2025

United Kingdom

• Cryphonectria carpinicola (Cryphonectria spp.) – New pest report (29 Jan 2025)
• Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (TOBRFV) – Updated reports from 2023 (08 Mar 2024, 21 Dec 2023, updated 23 Jan 2025)

South Africa

• Phytophthora palmivora (Bud rot of palms) – New detection (14 Jan 2025)
• Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis (Goss' Wilt on maize) – New detection (14 Jan 2025)

United States of America

• Liberobacter asiaticum (Citrus Greening/Huanglongbing) – Expanded quarantined areas in California (07 Jan 2025)
• Anastrepha ludens (Mexican Fruit Fly) – Amended quarantine areas in Texas (07 Jan 2025)
• Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean Fruit Fly) – Expansion of quarantine areas in California (07 Jan 2025)
• Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly) – Establishment & expansion of fruit fly quarantine areas in California (07 Jan 2025)
• Cydalima perspectalis (Box Tree Moth) – New quarantines established in Delaware and Pennsylvania (07 Jan 2025)

To consult the full reports from January 2025, please visit Reporting System - International Plant Protection Convention

Enhancing pest reporting collaboration: Individual efforts by each country collectively drive the actions needed to safeguard global plant health. We encourage NPPOs to continue their reporting efforts through the IPP by logging in as Official Contant Point (OCP), navigating to the country page dashboard, providing the necessary information, and submitting the pest report.

National or regional web-based systems: Many countries fulfill their reporting obligations using specialized online platforms. If your country uses such a system, please email us at [email protected] and copy [email protected]. This collaboration helps ensure timely, comprehensive pest reporting across all regions.

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Stay informed: Our following monthly summary will be available in early March 2025. Meanwhile, visit the Reporting System - International Plant Protection Convention for real-time updates and detailed pest reports.