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If Bugs Took Vacations…

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Nick Condos, Director, CDFA Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services

Note – April has been designated as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month by the USDA I’m going to tick off a list of some popular reasons why people from all over the world dream of coming to California … Continue reading →

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Giant, Fluorescent Pink Slugs Found on Mountain – from Yahoo.com

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Office of Public Affairs

It would seem to be something you’d see only in a cartoon or at a Phish concert, but according to park rangers in New South Wales, Australia, dozens of giant, fluorescent pink slugs have been popping up on a mountaintop … Continue reading →

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The Award-Winning European Grapevine Moth Eradication Program

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Dr. Robert Leavitt, Director, CDFA Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services

Several years ago, CDFA detected a new pest in California – the European grapevine moth, an invasive species that targets a number of plants, notably grapes. Because California is the leading grape producer in the country and one of the … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross – We must work together to help prevent invasive species

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

The USDA has announced that it’s dedicating the month of April to sharing information about the threat that invasive plant pests, diseases and harmful weeds pose to America’s fruits, vegetables, trees, and other plants—and how the public can help prevent … Continue reading →

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California Welcomes Dozer, Our Newest Detector Dog

Posted on January 30, 2012 by CDFA Staff

Dozer the detector dog has reported for duty!  He brings our total to 13 dogs throughout the state that spend their working hours sniffing around package-delivery facilities, detecting parcels that contain fruits, vegetables, plants and other agricultural materials.  These dogs … Continue reading →

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Firewood Videos Urge Californians to Buy it Where They Burn it.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA is a partner in the California Firewood Task Force, which initiates and facilitates efforts within the state to protect our native and urban forests from invasive pests that can be moved on firewood.  The following link takes you to videos promoting the … Continue reading →

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Oriental fruit fly infestation in Stockton will trigger quarantine

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is preparing for quarantine and eradication measures in response to the Oriental fruit fly (OFF) infestation detected in the Stockton Area of San Joaquin County. “Our statewide array of pest traps has worked … Continue reading →

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