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IPPC Sea Container Surveys Guidelines

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Guidelines on sea container surveys for National Plant Protection Organisations.

The IPPC Guidelines on Sea Container Surveys provide guidance to national plant protection organisations (NPPOs) on how to inspect and record contamination details in a consistent and harmonized manner when undertaking the sea container cleanliness surveys.

Author(s): FAO on behalf of the IPPC Secretariat

Published: January 1, 2020

Date added: August 4, 2021

Keeping an eye on pests how to report a suspect pest

Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.

Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).

Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide™ for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.

Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.

Click here for details on what to expect.