REGULATORY SERVICES
Plant Pest Survey and Detection
Personnel in OPPS are constantly working to collect and manage data on plant pests of concern to Virginia. This includes insects, weeds, and plant diseases. Much of the work is conducted in cooperation with the USDA Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service. The Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Program provides national and regional coordination and funding.
Below is a listing of some of the current pest programs in Virginia with links for more information.
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) EAB has been found again in northern Virginia. EAB has now been detected in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Maryland. Click here for information on Federal Quarantine and compliance agreements for moving regulated ash articles Giant Salvinia Soybean Rust |
Sudden Oak Death (PR) VDACS personnel will conduct SOD surveys in 2008. SOD remains undetected in Virginia. Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) |
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Asian Ambrosia Beetle
Giant African Land Snails
Pine Shoot Beetle
Sirex noctilio
The Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Program