The rapid spread of the leucaena psyllid, Heteropsylla cubana, across the Pacific Islands, Australia, southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent durin the mid-1980s is legendary in the annals of modern economic entomolgy. The purpose of this sub-regional workshop was to bring together research scientists, forest pest management specialists and foresters from African countries where leucaena psyllid is already established or threatens to become established in the near future. The purpose of this sub-regional workshop was to bring together research scientists, forest pest management specialists and foresters from African countries where leucaena psyllid is already established or threatens to become established in the near future. The importance of leucaena, the threat posed by leucaena psyllid and available pest management options were reviewed. During the workshop, emphasis was placed on introducing information gained from years of experience with this insect in the Asia-Pacific Region. Another topic which was discussed during the workshop was the need for improved communication among African forest insect and disease specialists, especially when addressing problems of a sub-regional nature and of the desirability of an African Forest Insect and Disease Network.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
FAO

Region
Africa

Biome
All

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
All