This second proficiency test is organized in 2024 by ANSES, as part of its activities as a partner of the EURL for Insects and Mites. The purpose of this test is to evaluate the participating laboratories on their capacity to implement the EPPO PM 7/3 (3) standart (or any equivalent method) to identify the adults of T. palmi. It is mostly devoted to resolve the methodological issue pointed out last year for three NRLs. However, a few places are available for supplementary participants.

Photo: EPPO Global database, courtesy Philippe Ryckewaert (Cirad)