Taiwan
- First Codling Moth Detection
November
13, 2009
CURRENT
SITUATION: On
November 5, 2009, Taiwan's Bureau of Animal & Plant Health Inspection
& Quarantine (BAPHIQ) informed USDA/APHIS that a codling moth larva was
intercepted in a shipment of apples from Washington. This is the first
detection of a codling moth during the 2009 season and constitutes the
"first strike" under the terms of the work plan effective November 5, 2009. As specified in the work plan, three
strikes results in the immediate suspension of the U.S. apple export program
to Taiwan.
As
a result of this detection, apple shipments from all U.S. growers and
packing houses (except those involved with this detection) remain eligible
for export to Taiwan but will be subject to stringent inspection upon
arrival.
Pacific
Northwest apple shippers are urged to follow the existing work plan and be cautious when selecting lots for export to
Taiwan.
CONTACT:
For additional information contact Mark Powers or Dr. Mike Willett,
Northwest Horticultural Council at 509/453-3193.
