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Reducing the spread of invasive pests by sea containers

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author IPPC Secretariat

Publisher FAO on behalf of the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The IPPC leaflet has been developed on the basis of the IPPC guidance entitled 'Sea containers supply chains and cleanliness: an IPPC best practices guidance in measures to minimize pest contamination'. The publication showcases how keeping containers and cargos clean can reduce the spread of invasive plant pests and diseases by illustrating all the recommended actions to be taken at key interchange points to protect plant health.

Language English

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