- 9/2020 - Guilford County officials working to prevent spread of hydrilla at Lake Higgins
- 9/2020 - Root-knot nematode of tomato
- 9/2020 - WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - August 11, 2020
- 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
- 8/2020 - 'Flashback' Lecture Notes: How Gypsy Moths and Kudzu Took Over America
- 7/2020 - Signs of insect that has killed millions of trees found in Alexander County for first time
- 4/2020 - Asheville to replace hemlock tree beside City Hall
North Carolina
State Plant Health Director
Jason Watkins, (304) 343-8585
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
Joy Goforth, (919) 707-3753
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
Josie Pasche, (919) 812-7011
Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.
Pest Survey Specialist
Isaac Powell, (919) 221-6267
Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.
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