IPPC Monthly Pest Reporting Summary November – December 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. Practical guidance on fulfilling the NROs is available through the IPPC e-learning course on NROs.
In November and December 2025, 18 pest reports were submitted via the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP), and 4 reports were identified through national or regional systems. Selected key reports of high phytosanitary relevance are highlighted below
Key Pest Reports for November – December 2025
| Title | Summary | Country | Link to report |
|---|---|---|---|
| First detection of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4)* | First confirmed detection of Foc TR4 in Ecuador. National authorities activated emergency phytosanitary measures, including containment, surveillance, and movement restrictions. Determination of pest status in an area, Foc TR4 in Ecuador is considered present: not widely distributed and under official control. | Australian | Here |
| Report of Asiatic brown rot (Monilinia polystroma) | First official report of Monilinia polystroma in Quebec. Determination of pest status in an area, Asiatic brown rot in Canada is considered present: not widely distributed and under official control. | Canada | Here |
| Report of Cherry leaf roll virus (Nepovirus avii) | Detection of Cherry leaf roll virus in Ontario. The report includes official notification, host information, and surveillance measures. Considered present but not widely distributed and is under official control in Canada. | Canada | Here |
| First detection of Bactrocera facialis | Bactrocera facialis was detected in one of the outer islands (Yasawa Islands) in October 2025. A national response has been activated with movement controls, delimiting surveys, and suppression. The pest is not widely distributed and is under official control. | Fiji | Here |
| Phytophthora ramorum pest report | Notification of an outbreak of Phytophthora ramorum on the Crown Dependency of Jersey. Eradication measures are currently being applied, including the removal and destruction of infected plants and other hosts within a 5-metre radius. Present: not widely distributed and under official control | United Kingdom | Here |
*An emerging pest of global concern under POARS.
For a complete and up-to-date list of pest reports, visit the: Reporting System - International Plant Protection Convention
Pest reporting through national or regional systems
Several NPPOs communicate pest occurrences through national or regional reporting systems| Pest | Summary | Country | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pochazia sp. | First detection of a Pochazia species (family Ricaniidae) in Czechia. Pochazia species are polyphagous planthoppers of potential phytosanitary concern | Czechia | EPPO Reporting Service (RS 2025/257) |
| Bursaphelenchus xylophilus | First official detection of the pine wood nematode in France, detected during official surveys in November 2025 in the Landes department. The pest status was declared as present, only in some parts of the country, under eradication. | France | EPPO Reporting Service (RS 2025/263) |
| Scirtothrips dorsalis | The Netherlands NPPO reported the third official finding in 2025 of Scirtothrips dorsalis in a greenhouse producing bonsai plants in the province of Zuid-Holland. The pest status declared is present under eradication. | Netherlands | NVWA Pest Reports |
| Scirtothrips dorsalis / Scirtothrips cf. aurantii | The Netherlands NPPO reported the second official finding in 2025 of Scirtothrips dorsalis on ornamental plants for planting in a greenhouse in the province of Brabant. In addition, larvae identified as Scirtothrips cf. aurantii were detected on Olea europaea. | Netherlands | NVWA Pest Reports |
EPPO Reporting Service - scientific and regional updates
According to the EPPO Reporting Service, based on official sources and published scientific information, the following developments were reported during November and December 2025:
- Euwallacea fornicatus reported in Türkiye
- First report of Spodoptera littoralis in India
For a complete list of pest reports reported under the EPPO global database, visit: EPPO Reporting Service
IPPC Pest Alerts
The Pest Outbreak and Alert Response Systems (POARS), issued the following IPPC Pest Alerts during November–December 2025 to support early warning and preparedness for emerging pests of global concern fo emerging pests or potential emerging pests:
- Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4): An IPPC Pest Alert was issued on 19 December 2025 to support early warning, preparedness, and coordinated response following official confirmation by the NPPO of Ecuador.
- Rhizoctonia theobromae (syn. Ceratobasidium theobromae): An IPPC Pest Alert was issued on 27 November 2025 in response to recent intercontinental spread from Southeast Asia to South America). The POARS Steering Group assessed R. theobromae as an emerging pest of global concern, given its significant economic impact on cacao and cassava, challenges in detection, and high risk of spread through asymptomatic planting material.
You can access the alerts here: IPPC Pest Alerts - International Plant Protection Convention
To learn more about POARS, the list of emerging pests, the criteria to determine an emerging pest of global concern, and the POARS Watch List, visit the POARS page: Pest Outbreak Alert and Response System (POARS) - International Plant Protection Convention
An open call for nominating potential emerging pests will remain available. For details and instructions, please visit the POARS site.
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.
If your NPPO uses a different platform or national system to report pest outbreaks, please inform the IPPC Secretariat by writing to [email protected] and copying [email protected].
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Stay informed
Our following monthly summary will be available in February 2026. Meanwhile, visit the Reporting System - International Plant Protection Convention for real-time updates and detailed pest reports.
Countries by Region
Key Links & Documents
- IPPC Monthly Pest Reporting Summary November – December 2025
- Model Instrument for Adherence to the IPPC
- IPP Editor - Nomination Request for NPPOs
- Role of the IPPC Official Contact Points
- IPPC Official Contact Point notification form
- National Pest Reporting through Regional Plant Protection Organizations
- National & Regional Summary Statistics
- National Reporting Obligations Guide