United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Panicle Rice Mite

Panicle Rice Mite (Steneotarsonemus spinki)

Last Modified: Aug 17, 2016
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In 2011, APHIS reclassified panicle rice mite (Steneotarsonemus spinki, PRM) to a non-quarantine pest.  APHIS’ decision to reclassify PRM is based on a reevaluation of the regulatory program, outreach activities conducted with the rice-producing states, and scientific literature indicating that PRM has not caused economic damage in temperate rice-growing regions similar to the United States.

Program documents and regulatory protocols are maintained on the APHIS web site for reference by the rice industry and research community. 

Regulations

Pest Management

Contact:
Mary Palm
Director, Pest Management
Telephone: 301-851-2069
E-mail: Mary.Palm@aphis.usda.gov

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