California’s Lilioceris lilii/ Lily leaf beetle Program approved by APHIS Under the Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary (FRSMP) Program

APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is recognizing California’s FRSMP program for L. lilii/Lily leaf beetle. This is the second State-managed phytosanitary program to be recognized in California.

If Lilioceris lilii (Scopoli) Lily leaf beetle is detected in imported goods, shipments will be prohibited entry to California. The importer has the option to voluntarily treat, re-export, redirect, or destroy the shipment. This is equivalent to restrictions imposed by the State of California when Lily leaf beetle is detected in interstate movement. 

Federal recognition of a State-managed phytosanitary program under the FRSMP Program is consistent with U.S. trade policy and fulfills international agreements while promoting safe trade. For further information, go to http://www.aphis.usda.gov/frsmp.