Welcome! I am very excited to be able to share my thoughts about the very real and increasing threat of invasive pests in California. Through the HungryPests blog, I hope to connect with those of you who already follow the invasive pest problem and who care deeply about protecting our State’s resources. I also hope to reach out to others in the public who have questions and don’t know where to find the answers. Invasive pests – and perhaps more importantly, what to do about them – is an important topic for California. And I sincerely hope you join me in this conversation.

This blog is an extension of our comprehensive website HungryPests.com that features some of the more damaging pests that cause farmers, nursery owners, gardeners, park-lovers and other Californians heartache because these pests are eating much of California’s resources.

You can also follow me at the HungryPests Twitter feed to get real-time news updates, useful and informative links, or to simply share your view. If you are on Facebook, I invite you to join our HungryPests cause group. Finally, a HungryPests YouTube channel will feature informative videos that you can share with others.

Indeed, there’s a recurring “hungry pests” theme here. Why? Because these pests are here in California and they’re hungry!

Come back often to read our latest posts, to comment, and to share your stories.

Helene Wright
California State Plant Health Director
United States Department of Agriculture