That happened fast: the European Grapevine Moth (EGVM) has been detected beyond its initial locations and has been found in multiple counties across California. EGVM finds have been made recently in Fresno County, Mendocino County, Merced County and Solano County, in addition to the first finds in Napa and Sonoma Counties. Finding EGVM-infested sites is important, but equally important is knowing where it isn’t present. This information allows growers to assure customers that their products are EGVM-free.
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HungryPests BlogJune 18th, 2010 |
 Author: Helene Wright, California State Plant Health Director, USDA-APHIS
| Tags: California, European Grapevine Moth, Invasive Pests | Category: Agriculture Quarantine | Leave a comment Spring is right around the corner, and with it will come new finds of invasive pests in areas across California. Many different pests will emerge from their winter “homes” or overwintering states as the weather gets warmer and we will learn what we’re up against this year. If that makes it sound like a battle, that’s because it is—the battle to protect, as best we can, California and it resources from the impacts of invasive pests. March 24th, 2010 |
Author: Helene Wright, California State Plant Health Director, USDA-APHIS
| Tags: California, invasive pest, Light brown apple moth | Category: Agriculture Quarantine, Invasive Pests, Pest Management | 2 comments When an invasive pest, such as an insect or plant disease is confirmed in California by an agriculture inspector, an agriculture quarantine may be set up to prevent the pest from moving into other areas of the State. This is a key step in controlling and eliminating the threatening pest. California is rich with greenery and vegetation that many of us enjoy. Unfortunately, invasive pests also enjoy these resources and can spread quickly across the State unnoticed. April 20th, 2009 |
Author: Helene Wright, California State Plant Health Director, USDA-APHIS | Tags: California, hitchhiking, host plants, Invasive Pests | Category: Agriculture Quarantine | One comment |
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