- 5/2021 - USDA APHIS | Using Data to Tackle the Dangerous Mail Pest Pathway
- 8/2020 - Second infestation of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed in Adirondacks
- 8/2020 - USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
- 8/2020 - Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
- 8/2020 - USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
- 7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
- 7/2020 - Invasive Fire Ants Limiting Spread of Meat Allergy, But Pose Their Own Dangers
- 7/2020 - Researchers: Invasive fire ants may limit spread of meat allergy
- 7/2020 - Finally, Something Good to Say About Fire Ants
- 7/2020 - Asian giant hornet not expected in VA anytime soon
Virginia
State Plant Regulatory Official
David Gianino, 804-786-3515
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
Tina MacIntyre, (804) 692-2499
Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.
State Plant Health Director
Karen A Williams, 804-226-5262
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.
Pest Survey Specialist
Milton Wright, (804) 836-7062
Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.
- Aquarium and Pond Plants of the World, Edition 2.1
- Department of Plant Pathology Physiology and Weed Science
- European Gypsy Moth | The Threat | HungryPests.com
- Fire Ant Bites and Stings Can Cause Horse Health Issues
- Go Wild with Native Gardening | The Nature Conservancy
- Insect Identification Laboratory
- ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Federal Noxious Weeds Key
- ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Terrestrial Mollusc Key
- ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - TortAI Key
- National Emerald Ash Borer Information