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Biosecurity inspections in South Africa as part of international agricultural trade. Clockwise from top left: microscopic inspections of fruit at Stellenbosch DALRRD laboratories; pre-export inspection of citrus at exporter’s premises; inspection of cut flowers at OR Tambo airport; inspection of bonsai plants at Stellenbosch DALRRD laboratories. Figure reproduced from Davina Saccaggi’s PhD dissertation at Stellenbosch University. Photos by DALRRD.
2021 / News

Unseen arrivals: what is South Africa unknowingly importing?

Global agricultural trade is the single biggest pathway of introduction of alien invertebrates and microorganisms. Each imported grain, fruit, vegetable, plant or flower may be carrying a host of unseen and unwanted passengers – including insects, mites, fungi or viruses.

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9 April 2021
Read more about the article Non-native small mammal species for sale in South Africa
Examples of non-native small mammal species sold as pets in South Africa. Pictures were taken from different advertising websites in the present study (photograph Gumtree, PublicAds)
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Non-native small mammal species for sale in South Africa

Small mammals are amongst the most charismatic animals widely sold as pets around the world. Increasing trade for these pets has resulted in several species releases and escapees from captivity. Consequently, several small mammal pets have become invasive...

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15 February 2021