How Invasive Pests Spread and How You Can Help Stop Them
The agency says pests hitchhike on plants, produce, firewood and outdoor gear, costing U.S. agriculture billions of dollars each year.
- The Department of Agriculture and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service warn that invasive pests damage forests and food supplies, requiring individuals to check what they pack and move to protect America.
- Many activities—from traveling to online shopping—serve as potential "pathways" for invasive pests to reach new areas, as species hitchhike on everyday items like firewood and produce.
- When returning from abroad, buyers must declare all food, plants and agricultural items, as even harmless-looking souvenirs can carry pests like fruit flies that threaten crops.
- Buyers ordering items online should verify import rules, as many products require permits; before moving, individuals must inspect outdoor furniture and equipment for egg masses hiding in mud.
- Understanding these pathways is the first step toward stopping pests; visit the Department online to learn specific steps for stopping invasive pests before they spread and protect America.
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How Invasive Pests Spread and How You Can Help Stop Them
(Feature Impact) Invasive pests can hide in places you'd never expect, and once they spread, they can destroy the trees, plants and food people rely on every day. These pests pose a serious threat to agriculture, forests, ecosystems and the food supply. Many invasive species cannot travel far on their own; instead people unknowingly move them from place to place. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspectio…
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(Feature Impact) Invasive pests can hide in places you'd never expect, and once they spread, they can destroy the trees, plants and food people rely on every day. These pests pose a serious threat to agriculture, forests, ecosystems and the food supply. Many invasive species cannot travel far on their own; instead people unknowingly move them from place to place. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspectio…
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(Feature Impact) Invasive pests can hide in places you'd never expect, and once they spread, they can destroy the trees, plants and food people rely on every day. These pests pose a serious threat to agriculture, forests, ecosystems and the food supply. Many invasive species cannot travel far on their own; instead people unknowingly move them from place to place. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspectio…
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