United States Department of Agriculture
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Light Brown Apple Moth
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Light Brown Apple Moth
The light brown apple moth (LBAM), Epiphyas postvittana (Tortricidae), is a native pest of Australia and is now widely distributed in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Caledonia. Although it was reported in Hawaii in the late 1800s, LBAM was detected in in Alameda County, California on March 22, 2007.
LBAM is of particular concern because it can damage a wide range of crops and other plants. The complete “host list” contains well over 1,000 plant species and more than 250 fruits and vegetables.
USDA and CDFA are working to control and suppress LBAM to minimize its impact on agriculture production and trade.
Pest Identification
Regulation
- Federal Orders and SPRO letters
- Exempted Host List - Appendix I - (8/16)
- APHIS Regulatory Protocol - Appendix II (10/07; Revised 12/12)
Quarantine Information
Pest Management
- Pest Risk Evaluation: Propagative Material
- Pest Risk Assessment: Cucumbers
- Pest Risk Evaluation: Cacti and Succculents
- Pest Risk Evaluation: Palms and Cycads
- Pest Risk Assessment: Cut Flowers
- Pest Risk Analysis: Table Grapes
- Pest Risk Assessment: Strawberries (March 2013)
- Pest Risk Assessment: Cherries (January 2013)
- California Department of Agriculture (quarantine maps and other information for California
- Environmental Documents
Program Updates
Contact:
Richard Johnson
National Policy Manager
301-851-2109
Email: Richard.N.Johnson@usda.gov