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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.
Tiny, gnat-sized insect carries a bacterium that causes citrus greening disease. Its spread is a serious threat to America's citrus plants.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): America's citrus producing states
What's at risk: Citrus plants and citrus plant relatives
The caterpillars may attack more than 500 tree and shrub species and could cause serious damage to our landscapes and natural resources.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): None
What's at risk: A wide variety of North American trees and shrubs
Threatens hardwood trees, urban and suburban shade trees, and forest resources valued at billions of dollars.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): Massachusetts, New York and Ohio
What's at risk: Hardwood trees
Citrus greening threatens America's citrus. Don't risk citrus, don't move citrus.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): 6 states
What's at risk: Citrus trees
Coconut rhinoceros beetles kill palms and other important plants. Learn to recognize the damage and report it.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): None
What's at risk: Many species of palm trees, including coconut, date, and oil palms, and a number of crops.
Responsible for the destruction of tens of millions of ash trees in 30 states. There is no known treatment – trees must be felled and disposed of.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): None
What's at risk: Ash trees
European cherry fruit fly is the most serious pest of cherries in Europe. The fly attacks ripening fruit, causing it to rot and fall off the tree. In heavily infested areas, the fly can destroy up to 100 percent of cherry and other host plants if left uncontrolled.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): Detected in Niagara and Erie Counties, and portions of Orleans County in New York
What's at risk: Sweet and tart cherries, and other environmental hosts such as honeysuckle and dogwood.
The European grapevine moth is a threat to America's grapes. Don't move fresh fruits, vegetables or plants.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): None
What's at risk: All varieties of wine and table grapes.
The caterpillars attack more than 300 species of trees and shrubs, posing a danger to North America's forests.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): 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 with Federal Quarantine(s): 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 with Federal Quarantine(s): Florida and Hawaii
What's at risk: More than 500 types of plants, plus plaster and stucco
These small ants eat crops and have a fearsome sting. Their large nests can damage agricultural equipment.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): 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 with Federal Quarantine(s): Not currently in the U.S. but often detected and destroyed in passenger baggage and cargo.
What's at risk: Stored grains
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): 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 with Federal Quarantine(s) Hawaii
What's at risk: Hundreds of varieties of fruits, vegetables and nuts
Old world bollworm can cause damage to U.S. agriculture
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): None
What's at risk: More than 180 plant species.
Known to attack many fruits and vegetables, including apricots, cherries, citrus, figs, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): Hawaii
What's at risk: More than 230 types of fruits and vegetables
This plant hopper feeds on a wide range of plants and trees. It is a serious threat to grape, apple, oak, walnut, poplar, stone fruit and logging industries.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): None
What's at risk: Grapes, orchard fruits, hops, and trees
Sudden oak death threatens many of our trees. Learn to spot it and report it.
Places with Federal Quarantine(s): entire continental U.S. State quarantines in California and Oregon
What's at risk: A wide variety of trees, including hardwoods, softwoods and certain landscape ornamental plants.
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