PEST Risk Analysis Lecture 3 - AGR-601

To regulate the movement of plant materials and prevent the introduction and establishment of exotic pests.

Quarantine pests are pests of potential economic importance that are present but not widely distributed and are under official control.

Pests can lead to reduced crop yields, lower quality of produce, and increased management costs, impacting food security and livelihoods.

<p>The process includes identifying potential pests, evaluating their likelihood of introduction, and assessing the potential economic impact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-quarantine pests are pests that are present in an area and not considered to pose significant economic risks, yet they still require management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The boll weevil, which migrated from Mexico to the USA, severely impacted cotton production and trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pest pathways, such as seeds and vegetative materials, facilitate the movement of pests into new areas, increasing the risk of outbreaks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exclusion serves to prevent pest introduction, while eradication aims to eliminate existing pest populations to safeguard crops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main objectives are to identify pests and problems that could pose economic risks, and to discuss alternate mitigating measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A quarantine pest is one that poses potential economic importance and is either not present or not widely distributed in an area, making it crucial to control its introduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technical exchanges provide insights into successful pest management practices and help in developing effective response strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pest not likely to follow the introduction pathway, and a pest that has no potential economic importance in Pakistan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distinguishing helps allocate resources efficiently and implement appropriate measures to mitigate the threat posed by quarantine pests while managing non-quarantine pests more flexibly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pests like Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens can lead to significant economic losses by damaging crops and affecting production, thereby impacting food security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in international trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A quarantine pest is not widely distributed, poses economic importance, and is officially controlled, while a regulated non-quarantine pest affects the intended use of plants economically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stage I includes the initiation of the PRA and specifies the area of risk related to the pest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ISPM 21 focuses on pest risk analysis for regulated non-quarantine pests, highlighting infestation sources and economic impacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three stages are initiation, pest risk assessment, and pest risk management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technical robustness ensures that pest risk assessments are reliable and justifiable for making regulatory decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organisms can include invasive species, beneficial organisms, and living modified organisms (LMOs).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic impact assessments evaluate the potential financial consequences of pest introduction on agriculture and trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The components include documentation, information gathering, risk communication, and assessment of potential pest introduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ISPM guidelines harmonize phytosanitary measures among countries, facilitating safer trade while managing pest risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers