Ministerial Decree on the compulsory fighting system against corn diabrotica (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera Le Conte).

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant protection Pests/diseases Disinfection/disinfestation Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Inspection

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, 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 diabrotica harmful organism is found, the area concerned shall be declared outbreak site and a surrounding security area shall be defined as well. Article 5 regulates the measures to be undertaken by the competent phytosanitary service to ensure the systematic eradication of diabrotica.

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

Keyword: Plant protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Pests/diseases, International trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Planting material/seeds, Institution, Fruits/edible nuts, Standards, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ministerial Decree on protective measures against corn diabrotica (diabrotica virgifera virgifera Le Conte).

Legislation | Italy | 2000

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX