A reminder that this is Invasive Species Action Week in California. CDFA works to prevent invasive species from threatening our environment and food supply in a number of important ways, including 16 Border Protection Stations positioned strategically around the perimeter of the state.
Most years, more than 20 million private vehicles and 7 million commercial vehicles are inspected by Border Inspection Station employees to ensure they are pest-free and meet all regulatory requirements.
Watercraft, self-moving vehicles, recreational vehicles and utility vehicles comprise about five percent of the traffic that passes through the stations annually. Commercial vehicles cover more than 25 percent of the traffic. The remaining 70 percent are classified as private passenger vehicles that are screened for routes of travel and determinations of pest risk.