First Codling Moth Detection for 2011 Season November 28, 2011 CURRENT SITUATION:  On November 14, 2011 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 state.  This is the first detection of a codling moth larva during the 2011 season and, effective November 14, constitutes the "first strike" under the terms of the work plan.  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 review 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. Northwest Horticultural Council 105 South 18th Street, Suite 105 Yakima, Washington 98901, USA Voice: (509) 453-3193, Fax: (509) 457-7615 E-mail general@nwhort.org