Ministerial Decree on the compulsory fighting system against corn diabrotica (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera Le Conte). Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant protection Pests/diseases Disinfection/disinfestation Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Inspection Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Ministerial Decree lays down protective measures against the introduction and spreading of the harmful organism Diabrotica virgifera virgifera Le Conte. The regional phytosanitary services shall perform annual systematic checks in order to verify the presence of diabrotica. The results shall be submitted to the Central Phytosanitary Service every year. Anyone who suspects an infection must inform the competent phitosanitary service, which shall immediately carry out inspections. In case dia Full text Italian Website www.comune.jesi.an.it References - Legislation Implements Ministerial Decree establishing measures against the introduction into the territory of the Republic of Italy of organisms harmful to plants or plant products. Legislation | Italy | 1996 | Repealed Keyword: Plant protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Pests/diseases, International trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Planting material/seeds, Institution, Fruits/edible nuts, Standards, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Ministerial Decree on protective measures against corn diabrotica (diabrotica virgifera virgifera Le Conte). Legislation | Italy | 2000 | Repealed Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX