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Guard your Green: Invasive Plant Pests Threaten Your Community’s Trees and Gardens

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

USDA Proclaims April 2024 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month Our partners at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have proclaimed April 2024 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. During this month, we are encouraging everyone—whether … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species Webinar: “Defending the Golden State”

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

Secretary Ross featured in webinar panel on invasive species and California’s collaborative efforts to reduce their impacts In recognition of Invasive Species Action Week (June 3-11), CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined a stellar panel of invasive species experts in government, … Continue reading →

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CDFA Border Stations helping to prevent risk of invasive mussel infestation during boating season

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Once again, CDFA is partnering with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, and the Department of Water Resources to help prevent invasive quagga and zebra mussels from entering California. Staff at CDFA Border Inspection Stations are … Continue reading →

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Tree Nut Growers: 2021 Navel Orangeworm Survey has begun

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division is releasing the 2021 Navel Orangeworm Program Survey to growers. The survey addresses the development of new tools to detect and control navel orangeworm in tree … Continue reading →

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2019 in Review: Protecting Crops, Animals and More from Pests and Diseases

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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UC Riverside utilizes CDFA grant to study looming pest threat

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously damage California crops including wine, walnuts, and avocados.  The pest, a sap-sucking spotted lantern fly, is originally from China and was first detected five … Continue reading →

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Decades-long Pink Bollworm quarantine lifted in California – Video

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

Following a Pink Bollworm quarantine and eradication program that endured for more than 50 years, the USDA has lifted regulations for the cotton pest in California. In this video, CDFA examines the history of the program and the innovation that … Continue reading →

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CDFA to help prevent spread of invasive mussels over holiday weekend

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs

California agencies combatting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels remind boaters to remain cautious over Labor Day weekend. Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mussels native to Europe and Asia. They multiply quickly, encrust watercraft and infrastructure, … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species Summit kicks off at the Capitol

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Office of Public Affairs
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Don’t Pack a Pest: Traveler education program expands to include SFO

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

At a news conference today inside San Francisco International Airport (SFO), officials announced the expansion of the successful “Don’t Pack a Pest” traveler awareness campaign into California. “Don’t Pack a Pest” helps protect against invasive species introduction in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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