Three Non-native Insects Intercepted by CBP Agents in Philadelphia Port
Last month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists in Philadelphia intercepted two insect species that were never before recorded in the U.S., plus a third one that has […]
Two Pest Insects Intercepted by CBP Agents at the Mexican Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at two South Texas ports of entry recently intercepted a first-in-the-nation pest and a first-time port interception of a particular pest within […]
Baltimore CBP Agents Stop Invasive Chinese Moth at Seaport
In December, 2013 we reported that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted an ant from Italy while inspecting a shipment of ceramic tiles in Baltimore. Now the U.S. […]
Valentine’s Day Flowers Could Contain Invasive Insects
A local TV station in Texas recently reported from a border inspection station in El Paso, where Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents are inspecting imported flowers for invasive insects. […]