Movement of germplasm and personnel through the South American jungles which are rich in genetic diversity of Hevea rubber, carry the danger of unwittingly spreading devastating pests of quarantine concern to the Eastern hemisphere. AMong the recommendations made for safe movement of germplasm are: a. treatment of planting material with recommended pesticides, b. importation through an intermediate quarantine centre and c. strict compliance with quarantine regulations in respetive countries. Protocols are provided for the importation of seeds, bud wood and tissue cultures from South America and within the Eastern hemisphere. Importance of the breaking journey in a temperate country for travellers directly coming from the contaminated rubber cultivations is highlighted. Procedures for body decontamination and disinfection of belongings are described.