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CPHST                         

Laboratories

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CPHST Lab, Beltsville, MD

  • Develops, validates, and deploys new molecular diagnostics methods for high consequence plant pathogens.

CPHST Lab, Fort Collins, CO

  • Develops new methods and tools to detect, identify, and control invasive weeds.
  • Develops new methods to identify plant pests including the use of computer-based keys and robotics.
  • Provides spatial technology support for pest surveys.

CPHST Lab, Gulfport, MS

  • Develops methods and tools for the survey, detection, regulation, and control of the imported fire ant to support the Federal Imported Fire Ant Quarantine.
  • Conducts routine sample analysis for detecting the presence of pesticide residues and toxic substances to support APHIS programs.
  • Provides chemistry-based options for PPQ field operatives for the identification and detection of prohibited commodities and detection of invasive insect species.

CPHST Lab, Miami, FL

  • Develops improved inspection methods and phytosanitary treatment technologies for commodities.

CPHST Lab, Mission, TX

  • Develops molecular diagnostics for arthropods and gastropods.
  • Supports sterile insect technique eradication programs and research on integrated pest management.

CPHST Lab, Otis Air National Guard Base, MA

  • Develops phytosanitary treatments for commodities.
  • Develops and evaluates pest surveillance and management methods.
  • Develops and deploys biological control programs for insect pests.

Plant Epidemiology and Risk Analysis Laboratory, Raleigh, NC

  • Analyzes the pest risks associated with import and export of plant products in order to facilitate safe trade.
  • Identifies and assesses new pest threats.

CPHST Lab, Phoenix, AZ

  • Develops and implements management methods for pink bollworm and rangeland pests such as grasshoppers and Mormon cricket.

Units and Programs
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Biological Control Unit

  • Develops new biological control programs and technologies to control plant pests and weeds.

Treatment Quality Assurance Unit

  • Evaluates commodity treatment efficacy and technology, certifies and audits treatment facilities, and develops treatment data systems.

Light Brown Apple Moth Unit

  • Develops sterile insect technique technology for control of light brown apple moth.

Fruit Fly Unit

  • Supporting methods for exotic fruit fly exclusion and detection.

National Plant Protection Laboratory Accreditation Program

  • Evaluates laboratories outside of PPQ to ensure their capability to make accurate diagnostic determinations for regulatory purposes.
Last Modified: July 18, 2011