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Destructive Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Photo 4970385 © Ken Cole Dreamstime.com
Destructive Gypsy Moth Caterpillars. © Ken Cole Dreamstime.com
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Discussions on how to deal with the potentially devastating effects of insects and other pests carried either on or inside cargo containers began in earnest this week at an International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) conference in London.

For the first time the IPPC, part of the ...

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    Commission for Phytosanitary Measures Global Shippers Forum International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures