APHIS Updates Federal Domestic Soil Quarantine Map

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APHIS updated the Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map (1.18 MB) to include the following changes: 

  • Removed the Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Contra Costa County, CA
  • Removed the Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine in Los Angeles County, CA
  • Removed the Queensland Fruit Fly Quarantine in Ventura County, CA
  • Removed the Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Riverside County, CA
  • Removed the Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in San Bernardino County, CA
  • Removed the Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine in Zapata County, TX

APHIS restricts the movement of domestic soil from areas within the continental United States that are under quarantine for specific plant pests. The Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map provides an overview of the plant pest quarantines that affect the movement of soil.  

This map is a general guidance tool only. Please contact your local APHIS State Plant Health Director for specific quarantine information, including quarantine boundaries and the requirements for moving domestic soil.