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Mites of the genus Cenopalpus are plant-feeding pests that can cause significant damage to fruit and ornamental plants, such as apples and peaches. These mites are mainly found in Asia, Europe, and northern Africa, but the global trade of plants is facilitating their spread to new areas. This study, published in Insects journal, examines official border inspections from several countries to understand how often and where Cenopalpus mites are being transported.

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has developed a series of five capacity-building videos to support global stakeholders to minimise pest contamination associated with the movement of sea containers. 

This document details how to design and implement statistically sound, risk-based surveys for non-EU Cicadomorpha vectors of Xylella fastidiosa regulated as quarantine pests within the European context, using pest survey cards for leafhopper, treehopper and spittlebug vectors of Xylella fastidiosa.