Tag: APHIS
It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates
Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
Breaking News: USDA Issues Permit For Santa’s Reindeer To Enter U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a transit permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus of the North Pole, a distributor with Gifts and Good Cheer, Inc.
Asian Longhorned Beetle Update: ALB Currently Found In Four States
Asian longhorned beetle had invaded four states. Compliance training is required for landscapers in areas affected by the tree-killing ALB.
The Spongy Moth…It’s Back And Spreading. Find Out Where.
Destructive spongy moths have been found in almost half of U.S. states, and can cause damage to more than 300 tree species.
Managing Emerald Ash Borer: An Update
An emerald ash borer (EAB) program report was released last week from the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Here are some...
Asian Long-Horned Beetle (ALB) Spreads To South Carolina
Asian Long-Horned Beetle (ALB), an invasive wood-boring beetle that attacks 12 types of hardwood trees in North America, was found for the first time...