FMPP Biosecurity Training (Sept 09)
From Biosecwiki
Images for Biosecurity risks:
1. At border
risk: via non-traditional pathways - fuel transport but also furniture and other products
(picture: L. Van Der Wal, Malawi, 2008)
risk: storage pest inspection (eg Larger Grain Borer) involves manually unloading and reloading)
(picture: L. Van Der Wal, Malawi, 2008)
(picture: L. Van Der Wal, Malawi, 2008)
2. Production intensification risks
risk: pesticide in water from a drainage ditch fed by run off from intensive vegetable and rice production where pesticide is in use
(picture, W. Settle, Mali, 2008)
3. Airport/fruit inspection
risk: may carry fruit fly or other insect pests - checked for issue of export certification
(picture, R. Ivess, New Zealand, nd)
4. Inherently risky products
risk: planting materials (cassava) may be tolerant to viruses and carry them to new locations
(picture, C. Ferrand, Burundi, 2008)
