Taiwan - First Codling Moth Detection November 5, 2007 CURRENT SITUATION:  On November 2, 2007 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 2007 season and constitutes the "first strike" under the terms of the work plan and is effective beginning November 2, 2007.  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 packinghouses (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 carefully.  Packers should carefully evaluate for potential codling moth damage and be extremely cautious when selecting lots for export to Taiwan.  If the Taiwan market is closed after three codling moth detections, it will be very difficult to reopen. 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