#PlantHealth4Life
The best travel souvenirs? The ones in your camera roll 📸

Plants, seeds and fruit can carry hidden pests & diseases across borders.

This #WorldTourismDay, leave plants where they grow and share the message with your fellow travellers.

www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l

#PlantHealth4Life
September 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Plants are the foundation of our food supply.

Protecting plant health = protecting harvests, farmers and food security.

🌾 Learn more: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/rol...

#PlantHealth4Life

@efsa-plants.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Two beetles. Both hitchhiking on clothing, luggage and vehicles.

Popillia japonica: already detected in few EU countries.

Agrilus planipennis: just detected in the EU for the first time.

Check before you leave: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/tra...

#PlantHealth4Life
July 21, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Planting this autumn? Choose certified plants.
They thrive better, support ecosystems, and reduce pest risk.

Make a responsible choice for biodiversity.

🌱 #PlantHealth4Life

🧾 More tips for local planting:
www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l

@efsa-plants.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🎁 Travelling for the holidays?
Some souvenirs carry more than memories. They can carry pests.

Think before you pack:
🌱 Avoid uncertified plants
🍫 Choose packaged, safe gifts
🗣️ Inspire others to share #PlantHealth4Life message

Bring home stories, not pests.

More: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l
December 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🌱 #PlantHealth4Life: Österreich, vertreten durch die AGES, nimmt heuer erstmals an der Kampagne teil. Ziel ist, das Bewusstsein für die Bedeutung gesunder Pflanzen im Alltag der Menschen zu stärken & konkrete Tipps zu geben. @efsa.europa.eu @bmluk.gv.at

➡️ https://bit.ly/4j3Fbzk

#OneHealth
May 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Leaving the plant where it grows. Checking your bag before you board. Sharing information with fellow travellers.

Small things. Real impact on plant health across Europe.

Discover more: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l

#PlantHealth4Life
September 4, 2026 at 8:03 AM
From gardens to journeys, small everyday choices make a difference for plant health.

Thank you for being part of #PlantHealth4Life. We’ll be back later this year with more science, stories and practical insights.

Stay tuned: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l
January 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
A 60-second quick-fire Q&A with an EFSA expert on plant-safe travel.
Which souvenirs are safe? Which ones can carry pests?

Watch the clip and learn more here: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/tra...

#PlantHealth4Life
December 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Think every garden bug is bad news?

🐝 Pollinators help plants grow
🐞 Ladybirds control pests naturally
⚠️ But some invasive insects can damage ecosystems

The more we understand nature, the better we can protect it

Learn how: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l

#PlantHealth4Life
June 19, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Planning your next trip? ✈️

Some souvenirs, such as plants, seeds and wooden items, can carry pests without you realising.

As part of #PlantHealth4Life, we have just launched a new page full of travel tips for plant lovers .

Have a look before you pack 👉 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/tra...
June 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Some pests pose far greater risks than others. EFSA’s Priority Pests list names the top 20 threats to Europe’s plants – from apples and potatoes to olives and citrus.

Learn how science helps stop them: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr...

#PlantHealth4Life
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
🌿 Do you know the importance of plants in our live?

Protecting plant health is crucial for our food security, economy & environment.

Join us in the #PlantHealth4Life campaign and help spread the word about the importance of healthy plants!

👉 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l

@efsa-plants.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Between 2023 and 2025, EFSA assessed 47 candidate priority pests for the EU.

That work is only useful if detection happens early enough to act on it.

If you spot something unusual, report it. Early warnings matter.

🔗 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr...

#PlantHealth4Life
August 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM
🌱On #BiodiversityDay let's celebrate the incredible variety of life on Earth & the vital role plants play in our ecosystems 💚

-Buy plants locally 🏡

-Leave plants where they grow when travelling ✈️

-Follow and share on social media 📱

Join the #PlantHealth4Life campaign: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l
May 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
📸 Travellers influence more than trends – they shape habits.

Next time you post that dreamy landscape, add #PlantHealth4Life

You’ll help raise awareness about how pests spread – and how to stop them.

🧰 Download the social media kit & join the movement: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/tra...
July 31, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🌱 Happy International Day of Plant Health!

@efsa.europa.eu for celebrating this important date we are launching third year of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign 🌿
Let’s help us to spread awareness together while travelling ✈️, doing gardening 🌼, or teaching kids about nature 🧒.
europa.eu/!TpFdCX
May 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Plants do more for us than we realise 🌿
They're the foundation of our food, our environment and everyday life.

Today starts Year 4 of #PlantHealth4Life with a simple message: protecting #planthealth starts with small everyday choices.

Join us: europa.eu/!TpFdCX

@ec.europa.eu
@cy2026eu.bsky.social
May 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Some travel habits feel harmless – like picking up a plant, fruit or seeds as a souvenir.

But that little memento could carry plant pests across borders.

🌿 To protect Europe’s plant life, skip bringing these items back

More travel tips: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l

#PlantHealth4Life
July 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🍊 Summer markets are full of tempting souvenirs - but some may carry more than flavour.

Plants, seeds, fruit and soil can hide pests that threaten biodiversity.

📸 Snap a photo. Try the flavours

🌱 Leave plants where they grow

🔗 More: efsa.europa.eu/plh4l/travelling-and-plants

#PlantHealth4Life
July 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🌱 Happy International Day of Plant Health!

Today we are launching Year 3 of the #PlantHealth4Life campaign 🌿

Whether you travel responsibly ✈️, plant smart 🌼, or teach kids about nature 🧒 - your everyday actions can help keep plants healthy.

Let’s spread awareness together: europa.eu/!TpFdCX
May 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Not all plants can freely enter the EU and there’s a good reason why. Some species pose a higher risk of carrying pests that could damage Europe’s crops, forests and ecosystems.
One pest can spread fast and cost millions.
How the system works: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/infograph...

#PlantHealth4Life
December 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Aromia bungii - EU priority pest attacking cherry, plum and peach trees.

Signs: frass at the trunk base, round exit holes in bark.

Already present in Europe. September is the best time to spot it - after fruiting, before leaf fall.

🔗 www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/pr...

#PlantHealth4Life
September 11, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Pests often hide where you least expect 👀

Check under leaves, keep plants strong, and look for a plant passport when buying.

A healthy garden starts with awareness 🌿

More here: www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plh4l/res...

#PlantHealth4Life
December 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🪴 Buying plants? There is one thing to look for: the plant passport.

It means your plant has been certified, inspected, and is safe to bring home.
No passport = No guarantee.

Learn more: europa.eu/!cpPMHw

#PlantHealth4Life

@efsa-plants.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 8:02 AM