REPORT A PEST
The Threat
It's up to each of us to help stop hungry pests.
Hungry pests are invasive species that threaten to harm our crops and trees. Left unchecked, they can devastate entire agricultural industries, eliminating jobs, threatening our food supplies and costing billions.
There are things that each of us can do to help stop the spread. It's up to each of us to be sure that we're not packing a pest when we move things outdoors, go camping, or travel internationally.
Please do your part and be aware of any regulations and potential risks in your area. And if you see a pest, report it. With your help, we can protect so much that we value.
Top Invasive Pest Threats
Tiny, gnat-sized insect carries a bacterium that causes citrus greening disease. Its spread is a serious threat to America's citrus plants.
Places detected: America's citrus producing states
What's at risk: Citrus plants and citrus plant relatives
Threatens hardwood trees, urban and suburban shade trees, and forest resources valued at billions of dollars.
Places detected: Massachusetts, New York and Ohio
What's at risk: Hardwood trees
A bacterial disease that threatens much of America's citrus growing industry. It spreads primarily via the Asian Citrus Psyllid.
Places detected: America's citrus producing states
What's at risk: Citrus plants and citrus plant relatives
Responsible for the destruction of tens of millions of ash trees in 20 states. There is no known treatment – trees must be felled and disposed of.
Places detected: 20 Midwest and Northeast states
What's at risk: Ash trees
A significant agricultural pest throughout much of the world. Attacks both the flower and fruit of host plants.
Places detected: California
What's at risk: Wine and table grapes
The caterpillars attack more than 300 species of trees and shrubs, posing a danger to North America's forests.
Places detected: 19 states and the District of Columbia
What's at risk: More than 300 species of trees and shrubs
A threat to many of our fruits, vegetables and other crops. It can survive in climates that are tropical, dry or temperate.
Places detected: Currently not in the U.S., but 20% of the country is at risk
What's at risk: More than 100 plants, fruit trees and crops
One of the most damaging snails in the world. Reproduces quickly, producing about 1,200 eggs in a single year.
Places detected: Florida and Hawaii
What's at risk: More than 500 types of plants, plus plaster and stucco
These small ants have a hunger for crops and a fearsome sting, and their large nests can damage agricultural equipment.
Places detected: Most of the southeastern U.S., California, New Mexico and Puerto Rico.
What's at risk: Corn, soybean, okra and citrus, among other crops
This tiny beetle is a destructive pest of stored grain and other dried plant—as well as animal—products.
Places detected: Not currently in the U.S. but often detected and destroyed in passenger baggage and cargo.
What's at risk: Stored grains
Damages Avocado, beans, certain berries, grape and many plants found in backyard gardens.
Places detected: California and Hawaii
What's at risk: More than 2,000 species of plants and trees and 250 agricultural crops
Considered one of the most damaging agricultural pests in the world. Infests commercial and garden fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Places detected:Hawaii
What's at risk: Hundreds of varieties of fruits, vegetables and nuts
A serious threat to commercially grown crops, including avocado, grapefruit, orange, peach, pear, citrus and mango.
Places detected:Texas
What's at risk: More than 50 fruits and vegetables
Known to attack many fruits and vegetables, including apricots, cherries, citrus, figs, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes.
Places detected: Hawaii
What's at risk: More than 230 types of fruits and vegetables
Considered especially dangerous because it affects a wide variety of trees and there is no known cure.
Places detected: California and Oregon
What's at risk: A wide variety of trees, including hardwoods, softwoods and certain landscape ornamental plants.