Field survey guidance for Thaumatotibia leucotreta
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This survey guidance provides easy-to-follow guidelines for technical personnel of national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) to monitor Thaumatotibia leucotreta, a major plant pest commonly known as the false codling moth. Recognized as a priority pest by countries involved in the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP), an initiative of the International Plant Protection Convention, this pest affects over 50 plant species, such as peppers, citrus, cotton and avocado, and can thrive in marginal conditions. The guidance provides a protocol to aid in the monitoring, detection, sample collection and identification of Thaumatotibia leucotreta, ensuring effective phytosanitary decision-makingto manage the pest risk and protect trade in plants and plant products. This document includes visuals and guidance on recommended pest trapping and serves to complement the digital tools available to NPPO plant health inspectors through the APP mobile application and Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms. By using this survey protocol for regular pest monitoring, countries will strengthen their pest outbreak early warning systems, enhance their resilience against plant pests of regulatory, economic, and environmental concern, including Thaumatotibia leucotreta, and strengthen compliance with international phytosanitary standards.