Massachusetts

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

Taryn LaScola-Miner, (617) 626-1776

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

Astra Perkins, (617) 512-0738

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

Pest Survey Specialist

Vacant

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

12/2020 - State Urges Residents to Report Signs of Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
9/2020 - The Civilian Conservation Corps and the Gypsy Moth
8/2020 - ALB eNewsletter
8/2020 - USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
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
7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
8/2020 - 'Flashback' Lecture Notes: How Gypsy Moths and Kudzu Took Over America
7/2020 - ALB eNewsletter | June 30, 2020
6/2020 - ALB eNewsletter | March 30, 2020