Global Weather Data for Pest Risk Mapping Center for Plant Health Science and Technology Source Dept. Agric. Vic. Source Plant Disease APS.

Global Weather Data forPest Risk Mapping

Center for Plant Health

Science and Technology

Source Dept. Agric. Vic.

Source Plant Disease APS

Global Plant Hardines zones

Static maps for risk analysis

Infection Template

Citrus Canker

Average number of favorable days suitable for infection

Citrus Canker

Average number of favorable days suitable for growth of Citrus canker.

United States

Africa

Japanese Beetle Life stages

Asian Gypsy Moth

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• Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) is a serious forest pest, present in many parts of eastern Asia• The pest has a potential pathway of introduction as a hitchhiker on ships and cargo• AGM has been intercepted in ports on both the east and west coast •Unlike North American Gypsy moth the female is able to fly, making AGM potentially more serious

Asian Gypsy Moth Beginning of Flight

No Flight Flight

Acknowledgements• Joe Russo, ZedX Inc for title slide• Photo credits: Weyman Fussell, (EDP) and PADIL

NAPPFAST TEAM

Roger Magarey, Glenn Fowler and Dan Borchert