Idaho

State Plant Health Director

Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.

State Plant Regulatory Official

Andrea Thompson, 2083328622

Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state’s initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

State Survey Coordinator

Paul Castrovillo, (208) 332-8627
Andrea Thompson, 2083328622

Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

Pest Survey Specialist

Jeremy Newland, 3074211202

Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

5/2021 - APHIS Posts New Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN) Eradication Program Report
4/2021 - APHIS Posts New Pale Cyst Nematode Eradication Program Report
8/2020 - USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
8/2020 - Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
8/2020 - USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
7/2020 - USDA Provides Additional $2.8 million to Support Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression in Western States
7/2020 - APHIS Reopens Comment Period on Amendments to Pale Cyst Nematode Regulations
3/2020 - USDA Expands Market for U.S. Wheat: Adds Idaho, Oregon, and Washington to List of States that Can Export Wheat to Kenya
1/2020 - APHIS Adds Infested Fields in the Pale Cyst Nematode Regulated Area in Idaho