In an effort to keep readers of the HungryPests blog informed, we wanted to pass along the following information…
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is making available to the public an environmental assessment (EA) relative to the control of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP), Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. The purpose of this EA is to analyze the environmental impact of an ACP control program throughout the continental United States and Puerto Rico. APHIS is providing a 30-day comment period for response to this EA.
Consideration will be given to comments received on or before September 26, 2010. Read more... (173 words, estimated 42 secs reading time)
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. Read more... (322 words, estimated 1:17 mins reading time)
In our efforts to keep our readers informed of news related to invasive pests, I’d like to share some news about the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). The United States Department of Agriculture today published its draft response to two petitions requesting that LBAM be reclassified as a non-actionable pest. You can read the draft response and other information on the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) web site, or visit the Federal Register web site (search on “LBAM”) to read about the response and how to submit your comments. Read more... (479 words, estimated 1:55 mins reading time)
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today released the much anticipated Environmental Impact Report (EIR) detailing the agency’s methods to manage the light brown apple moth (LBAM) and defining what, if any, impacts those methods have on the environment.
The study is especially welcome because it makes evidence-based decisions and recommendations on which treatment options are most effective while still keeping the health and safety of Californians and the environment as the key, most important focus. Read more... (201 words, estimated 48 secs reading time)
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver have been an amazing spectacle. All of the athletes who have worked so hard and are now putting all that practice to work…it’s impressive. Whether they medal or not, the experience must be a life-altering one.
People have traveled from all over the world to participate in the Games, to watch the events, and to be part of the festivities. And who wouldn’t want to remember such a fun event with souvenirs? In fact, I recently read an article about the Olympic Superstore in Vancouver and all the cool souvenirs visitors can purchase. Read more... (367 words, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)
Author: Deborah McPartlan, Staff Officer, Emergency Management, USDA-APHIS | Category: