Pest Information for Alaska

Last Modified: March 29, 2024

Active Federal Quarantines

The following pests have Federal quarantines in certain areas of this State. Other Federal and State quarantines may apply. Learn about State-level quarantines.

There are no Federal quarantines right now.

Watch Out For These Pests

This state has some crop, forest, or urban area(s) where the following pests or diseases could survive year-round.

 
Asian Longhorned Beetle

Attacks: hardwood trees, national forests

Balanced on an index finger the Asian longhorned beetle's face is dwarfed by its long black and white banded antenna. The distinct bluish color on the ALB's legs and feet—a sign of a newly emerged adult.
Flighted Spongy Moth Complex

Attacks: North American tree and shrub species

White female moth with light brown lines on its wings next to brown male moth with dark brown lines on its wings.
Sudden Oak Death

Attacks: trees

Green, curling rhododendron leaf with black-ish brown spots indicative of phytophthora ramorum infection

Report a Pest

Have you recently encountered the listed pests or any invasive species?

If so, contact the State Plant Health Director below:

State Plant Health Director

Tim St. Germain

Email: timothy.stgermain@usda.gov

Phone: 206-878-6600

Fax: 206-870-8043

Mailing Address:

835 South 192nd St.

Bldg. D, Suite 1600

SeaTac, WA 98148

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