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  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Condos, Nick 916-654-0317

    Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state's initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

  • State Survey Coordinator

    Pitcairn, Michael (916) 262-2049

    Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

  • State Plant Health Director

    Wright, Helene (916) 930-5500

    Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.

  • Pest Survey Specialist

    Kreger, Carol (909) 342-4045
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.



News
Expansion of Quarantine Areas for the Imported Fire Ant
Fungal Diseases of the Gypsy Moth in North America
APHIS Establishes a Medfly quarantine in the Arleta area of LA County, CA
Varroa destructor - Mites Can Nimbly Climb from Flowers onto Foraging Honey Bees
Argentine ants altering California ecosystems as homeowners give them shelter
APHIS Adds All Cut Flowers & Greens to Exempted Host List for LBAM in CA
NAPPO-APHIS Establishes Quarantined Areas in CA for Sweet Orange Scab
NAPPO - Corrected Status of 2008 Thaumatotibia leucotreta detection in the U. S.
NAPPO-Detection of the shot hole borer and its symbiont fungi Fusarium euwallaceae, CA
APHIS Establishes quarantined areas in CA for Sweet Orange Scab
APHIS - Removal of Malaysian Fruit Fly quarantine in the Westchester area of LA county, CA
Removal of OFF quarantine in the Inglewood area of LA county, CA
NPB - APHIS declares eradication of EGVM and eliminates all quarantine areas in CA
APHIS Requests Public Comment Regarding Proposed Environmental Impact Statement for the Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
National Invasive Species Council - Management Plan 2016–2018
NAPPO - APHIS Declares Eradication of European Grapevine Moth and Eliminates All Quarantine Areas
NAPPO -Malaysian Fruit Fly- Removal of the Quarantine in the Westchester Area of LA County, CA
NAPPO - Oriental Fruit Fly - Removal of Quarantine in the Inglewood Area of LA County, CA
APHIS Declares Eradication of European Grapevine Moth from United States
Removal of Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Inglewood Area of Los Angeles County, CA
Removal of Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Westchester Area of Los Angeles County, CA
APHIS adds Ventura County to the LBAM regulated area in CA
NAPPO - LBAM - APHIS Adds Ventura County to the Regulated Area in California
California Pest Rating - Rhodococcus fascians
Pepperwood Preserve holds first controlled burn to fight invasive weed | The Press Democrat
New Riverside facility will help battle threat to Calif. citrus industry | abc7.com
New California drought threat: Bark beetles and tens of millions of dead trees
Giant African Snails Pay Unwanted Call on Port of Oakland
Protecting California Citrus with Natural Enemies | UC Food Observer
Bark beetles lead Nevada County Fairgrounds to remove 45 trees | TheUnion.com
Conditions right for explosive weed growth at lake
Nevada County supervisors hear update on bark beetle problem | TheUnion.com
APHIS Removes Requirement for Trapping Light Brown Apple Moth at Plant Nurseries in Regulated Areas in California
US (CA): Public comment sought on citrus quarantine proposals
APHIS Removes the Requirement for Trapping the LBAM at Plant Nurseries in the Regulated Areas of CA
Asian Citrus Psyllid continues to spread in Kern County - Story
APHIS adds cucumbers to the extended host list for the light brown apple moth in CA
Sudden Oak Death Blitz planned in Napa | Local News | napavalleyregister.com
APHIS Adds Cucumbers to Exempted Host List for Light Brown Apple Moth in California
Help Slow the Spread of Asian Citrus Psyllid in California - Pests in the Urban Landscape - ANR Blogs
California, Tahoe-area tree deaths climb to record levels thanks to bugs, drought | SierraSun.com
UCR Today: New Tumbleweed Species Rapidly Expanding Range
Expansion of Quarantine Area for the Imported Fire Ant.
APHIS Establishes Malaysian Fruit Fly Regulated Area in Westchester, Los Angeles Co. CA
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
APHIS Establishes Malaysian Fruit Fly Regulated Area in Westchester LA County California
Nevada County Resource Conservation District :: Bark Beetle Infestation
Malaysian fruit flies discovered in Los Angeles County
Oakdale Area Added to Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine | Western Growers
Zombie Bees Are Real, and They are Stalking North America
UC Marin Master Gardener: Fight against sudden death syndrome needs citizen scientists
APHIS Removes Plum Pox Virus Regulated Areas in Niagara County, NY.
California psyllid spray program begins
Citrus Psyllid Pest Sparks Central Coast Resident Concerns | News - KEYT
APHIS - Removal of Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in Covina, LA county, CA
Phytopthora ramorum – Expansion of Quarantine Area in Oregon to Include Curry County
Bactrocera dorsalis (Oriental Fruit Fly)
Removal of Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA
Workshop on controlling citrus-killing disease to be held in Oxnard
CDFA Erred in EIR Alternatives Analysis on Pest Control Action, Court Rules | California Planning
County nets money for pest trapping – The Foothills Sun-Gazette
Citrus growers defend ongoing pesticide use - Porterville Recorder: News
APHIS Adds Cacti, Succulents, Palms and Cycads to the Exempted Host List for the LBAM in California
Asian citrus psyllid detected in Stanislaus, Merced counties | Foothills/Tahoe News - KCRA Home
APHIS Adds Cacti, Succulents, Palms and Cycads to Exempted Host List for Light Brown Apple Moth in California
Removal of Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in the Cupertino of Santa Clara County, California
Removal of Medfly Quarantine La Mesa Area San Diego County California
Removal of Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Area n the Cupertino of Santa Clara Co., CA
Removal of Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in the La Mesa area of San Diego County, CA
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Kern County | AgNet West - California Agriculture News
Florida Oranges in Peril Due to Asian Bug
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Crop moves into full harvest swing - Porterville Recorder: News
Possible ACP Breeding Population in Central Valley | AgNet West - California Agriculture News
Removal of Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine Area Long Beach Los Angeles Co CA
Removal of Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California
22 Million Trees Killed by Bark Beetle; California Declares Emergency | Woodworking Network
Boats Trapped In Stocktons Downtown Marina Due to Water Hyacinth
Trail of 100 Giants closed
Feds OK exemptions for herbicide use near Lake Tahoe; Tahoe Keys could benefit | TahoeDailyTribune.com
Goldspotted Oak Borer Endangers Oaks
Peach fruit fly found in Fresno backyard | abc30.com
Fresno County Detects A Single Peach Fruit Fly | AgNetWest
Pest Control: Olive Farmers Have New Methods to Combat Destructive Fruit Flies : News : Nature World News
AGRICULTURE: Scientists hunt citrus killer as industry hangs in balance -- Tuesday, September 15, 2015 -- www.eenews.net
Africanized Bees Expanding Presence in California - The Gazette Review
Eats, shoots, and leaves: The fight continues against the Asian citrus psyllid
Drought And Beetle Infestation Killing California Forests - capradio.org
CITRUS PSYLLID: Growing urgency to stop disease - Press Enterprise
Researchers Look For Clues From Nature To Slow Citrus Greening Spread | KAWC
Medflies prompt quarantine in San Diego County
What is citrus greening disease
SPRO - Removal of Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in the Athens area of Los Angeles Co., CA
SPRO - APHIS Establishes Oriental Fruit Fly Regulated Area in the Inglewood Area of Los Angeles, CA
SPRO - APHIS - New Oriental Fruit Fly Regulated Area in the Cupertino Area of Santa Clara Co., CA
SPRO - Removal of Medfly Quarantine Area in the Perris area of Riverside Co., CA
NAPPO Oriental Fruit Fly - APHIS Establishes New Regulated Areas in California
NAPPO - Oriental Fruit Fly - Removal of Quarantine Area in the Athens area of Los Angeles Co., CA
USDA-Wine Grapes Added to Exempted Host List for Light Brown Apple Moth in California
USDA - Removal of Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in the Perris area of Riverside County, CA
APHIS Establishes New Oriental Fruit Fly Regulated Area in the Cupertino Area of Santa Clara Co., CA
Asian citrus psyllid found south of Porterville
NAPPO -Ceratitis capitata - Removal of Quarantine Area in the Perris area of Riverside Co., CA
SPRO - APHIS Adds Wine Grapes to the Exempted Host List for the LBAM in CA
Where are the worlds ants - First ever map detailing 15,000 species launched
Japanese Fresh Unshu Oranges Technical Change
Panel to focus on aquatic weeds in the Tahoe Keys
USDA Asks People to Check Their Trees for Signs of the Asian Longhorned Beetle During the Month of August
Officials on lookout for Asian Citrus Psyllid
Forget Drugs, These Dogs Sniff Out a Different Kind of Evil Weed
Infected psyllids found in Southern California
Crews to remove invasive weed from shoreline
APHIS Announces Dates for Fiscal Year 2016 Farm Bill 10007 Open Period
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Santa Clara County
Host List for Guava Fruit Fly Established Due to Quarantine in Los Angeles County, California
City of Saratoga - News Details
APHIS Establishes Guava Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in Long Beach Area of Los Angeles, California
Potato Psyllid, A Pest of Potato in the Western U.S
Management of the Bagrada Bug in Nurseries
The Sun: Bark beetles pose greater fire danger in fourth year of California drought - InlandPolitics.com :InlandPolitics.com
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Olive scourge takes flight | Sonoma Index-Tribune | Sonoma News, Entertainment, Sports, Real Estate, Events, Photos, Sonoma, CA
SOD Blitzes 2015
Quarantine to be Established After Asian Citrus Psyllid Found In SLO County | News - KEYT
Simcoe County Forestry launches education campaign about invasive Emerald Ash Borer - Corporate Communications
The Kenwood Press - Community effort to combat the olive fruit fly
The Kenwood Press - Community effort to combat the olive fruit fly
Sudden Oak Death flourishes just north of San Luis Obispo County border | KCBX
Help protect California citrus from ACP
California wildfire concerns rise after drought kills 12.5m trees | US news | The Guardian
Yellow Starthistle: Invasive plants and the Earth-Friendly Chroniclers Challenge
Asian citrus psyllid San Benito County quarantine
More Areas Considering County-Wide Psyllid Quarantines | AgNetWest
Update on Sweet Orange Scab in California
Citrus pest found in central Bakersfield neighborhood | Local
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Light Brown Apple Moth spotted in Fort Bragg
State says no citrus greening in Tulare County - Porterville Recorder: News
East Bay scouts, biology students team up to remove invasive thistle - ContraCostaTimes.com
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister | AgNetWest
APHIS Expands Phytophthora ramorum Quarantine in California to Include Trinity County
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Sprayers go after hyacinth on Tuolumne River near Modesto | The Modesto Bee The Modesto Bee
Harrison Goldspiel: Are you ready to take the Scotch Broom Challenge? | TheUnion.com
2015 Farm Bill Section 10007 Spending Plan Announcement
Herbicide Spraying Begins To Stop Spread Of Water Hyacinth - capradio.org
APHIS - New Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in the Inglewood Area of Los Angeles, CA
A New Natural Enemy of Asian Citrus Psyllid - Topics in Subtropics - ANR Blogs
US (CA): Citrus psyllids found near Orange Cove
Pest Alert Phytophthora tentaculata
New Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in Inglewood Area of Los Angeles, California
APHIS Establishes Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in Perris, Riverside County, California
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Carmel Middle School recognized for green success
A New Psyllid Trap - Topics in Subtropics - ANR Blogs
Adieu, red palm weevil | American Nurseryman Magazine
State to resume water hyacinth spraying in East Contra Costa next month - ContraCostaTimes.com
APHIS Revises Citrus Greening and Asian Citrus Psyllid Domestic Quarantine Regulatory Requirements
Red Palm Weevil completely eliminated from Laguna Beach, California | Farms.com
APHIS - Red Palm Weevil Eradicated from California
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Asian citrus psyllid discovered in Fresno County
Delta water weed problems called the worst in years - San Jose Mercury News
Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) Eradicated from California
Recent CDFA Border Protection Station activities protect bird flocks and citrus
Citrus psyllids found in trap at Kingsburg - Porterville Recorder: News
Knocking Out Knotweed: Research Pins Down a Rogue Invasive
Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestation detected in Riverside County
More than weed wackers: Volunteers keep invasive species from choking indigenous plants
APHIS Expands the Regulated Area for the Asian Citrus Psyllid in San Luis Obispo County, CA
APHIS Adds Mendocino County to the Light Brown Apple Moth Regulated Area in CA
Detection of Egyptian Broomrape in California
Removal of Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in the Los Angeles area of Los Angeles Co., CA
APHIS Eradicates European Grapevine Moth from Multiple Areas in California
Another psyllid isdiscovered - Porterville Recorder: News
Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) in California Seedless Watermelon Fields
Disease could cost black walnut industry millions, forest specialist warns -- ScienceDaily
Have Researchers Discovered an Asian Citrus Psyllid Deterrent? | Western Growers
MASTER GARDENER: Most citrus trees in state affected by leaf miners - Press Enterprise
NAPPO - Citrus Greening - Quarantined Area Expanded in Texas
Removal of Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Ceratitis capitata) Quarantine Area in the Los Angeles area of Los Angeles County, California
APHIS Expands the Regulated Area for the Asian Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri) in San Luis Obispo County in California
APHIS Adds Mendocino County to the Light Brown Apple Moth (Epiphyas postvittana) Regulated Area in California
NAPPO - Asian Citrus Psyllid - Regulated Area expanded in San Luis Obispo County, CA
UCR Today: Odor Molecules Monitor Pest That Spreads Devastating Citrus Disease
NAPPO - MedFly – Removal of Quarantine Area in the Los Angeles area of Los Angeles County, CA
NAPPO - Light Brown Apple Moth - Mendocino County added to the Regulated Area in CA
Exotic pest found in Mission Viejo
Central Valley Business Times
New Resources Help Identify Light Brown Apple Moth - Pest News - ANR Blogs
Asian Citrus Psyllid Creeps North into San Joaquin and Santa Clara Counties | Western Growers
Project launched to rid Salinas River of nasty weed
Aquatic mussels to be targeted in campaign | Local News | Mountain View Gazette
Sudden Oak Death blitz results for 2014
Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – San Diego County | AgNetWest
CDFA tries to curb spread of pest
Pest Identified in South Dakota | SDPB Radio
Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing Disease Integrated Pest Manage…
Red Imported Fire Ant Integrated Pest Management
Residential citrus trees being treated for Asian citrus psyllid
Column: Exotic fly can damage even healthy fruit crops
ASIAN CITRUS PSYLLID QUARANTINE EXPANSION IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY (California Department of Food
khapra beetle - Trogoderma granarium Everts
NAPPO - European Grapevine Moth Eradicated from Multiple Areas in California
NAPPO - APHIS Expands Regulated Area for the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare County, CA
NAPPO - Detection of Egyptian Broomrape in California
Ag quarantine set up for light brown apple moths
Second case of Asian Citrus Psyllid discovered in San Luis Obispo County
George Harrison memorial tree killed by beetles
Illegal Giant African Land Snails that Grow up to Eight Inches Long Seized at LA Airport
APHIS Continues To Implement Risk-based Sampling at Additional Plant Inspection Stations
Third Apple Moth triggers quarantine for Ukiah
Huge step made for developing disease-resistant citrus
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SAVE DESERT WILDFLOWERS FROM INVASIVE WEEDS
APHIS Modifies Gypsy Moth Regulatory Policy for Logs
When Eradicating Invasive Species Threatens Endangered Species Recovery
Smells Like Deceit - A Record Number of Species Use the Same Odor to Exploit Each Other
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated in California
Diaphorina citri - Regulated Area Established in San Luis Obispo County in CA
What You Do Not Know About Easter Lilies
Exotic Pests Invade California Landscapes
Yellow Star Thistle - Volunteers Tackle a Thorny Problem
Bug that spreads deadly citrus disease is found in SLO County
Los Angeles Couny Medfly finds prompt quarantine
The Battle Over the MedFly
Breaking Bad - Insect pests in the making
VIDEO - Fly wars - battling the Medfly
Backyard Fruit Confiscated Near LA Coliseum To Thwart Fruit Fly Infestation
In Ranchers Vs. Weeds, Climate Change Gives Weeds An Edge
There are Many Reasons to Hate Invasive Weeds
Sudden Oak Death confirmed in Trinity County
Exotic plant species alter ecosystem productivity
THE WESTERNER: Asian fruit fly new pest to threaten NM growers
Africanized bees relocated after Palm Desert attack on woman
Beneficial Fungi Examined for Battle against Destructive Beetles
Solar Tents for Killing weed Seed in the Field
Technique creates stronger sterile medflies
Oak plague first discovered in Marin continues to spread
Los Angeles to give bees legal status in residential areas
Electrocuting Weeds
CDFA Quarantines Additional 13-Square-Mile Section of Tulare to Protect Citrus Trees
Multi-Agency Response to Devastating Citrus Disease
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Spotlights the Importance of Prevention and Management Strategies
Bayer CropSciences Second Annual Bee Care Tour Launched in Washington
Citrus psyllid lure a California priority for federal funds
Citrus Heritage Committee strives to preserve citrus in Redlands
Thousand Cankers Disease found in western U.S.
Fruit pest on rise in Central Washington
Farm bill includes money for citrus disease research
USDA Affirms its Decision to Maintain the Light Brown Apple Moth as a Quarantine Pest
How Safe to Use is the Enemy of a Citrus-Threatening Pest
Workshop on Phytosanitary Irradiation for Fresh Produce - March 25-26
Federal Order - Updated Link - Entry Requirements for Fresh Chilean Blueberries
USDA revises sudden oak death regulations
Researchers Discover Bees are Picky Pollinators
CISR: Red Palm Weevil
Federal Order - Entry Requirements for Fresh Chilean Blueberries
APHIS Updates Conditions for Intrastate Movement of Citrus from Asian Citrus Psyllid Regulated Areas
APHIS Revises Phytophthora ramorum Domestic Quarantine Regulatory Requirements for Certain Host Nurseries
Asian citrus psyllid found in Ojai Valley
Novel Attract-And-Kill Approach Could Help Tackle Argentine Ants
OJAI, Calif.: Asian citrus psyllid found in Ojai Valley | Health ...
Could California freeze be good thing in ACP fight
REGION: Citrus pest drives some growers to new crops
Medusahead Wildrye Invades Montana
USDA creates emergency response framework to fight citrus disease
Firewood movement leading cause of oak infestation in San Diego County

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