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ISPM 8. Determination of pest status in an area

Adopted 2021

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 12p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Category Other document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This standard describes the use of pest records and other information to determine pest status in an area. Pest status categories are defined and a description of the use of pest status for pest reporting is provided. This standard also provides guidance on the possible sources of uncertainty associated with information used to determine pest status.

Last updated: 2021-04

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