General emergency response plan for invasive ant incursion

Abstract

This manual contains a detailed emergency response plan (ERP) for ant incursions that can be used by Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) as a basis for ant-specific ERPs. The plan was developed at a workshop conducted by SPC in Suva, Fiji between 6th and 8th October 2008 and draws heavily on an existing generic emergency response plan developed by Dr Geunther Rapp in 2001 for the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.