IPPC APP Field Survey Guidance: Diastocera trifasciata

This field survey guidance provides easy-to-follow guidelines for technical personnel of national plant protection organizations (NPPOs), particularly in Africa, to survey Diastocera trifasciata, commonly known as the Stem girdler. This document outlines a standardised protocol to support monitoring, detection, sample collection and identification of Diastocera trifasciata, for effective phytosanitary decision-making to manage the pest risk and protect trade in plants and plant products.