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  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Robert Leavitt (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

    Mike Pitcairn (916) 262-2049

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

  • State Plant Health Director

    Helene Wright (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

    Carol Kreger (909) 342-4045
    Jinya Jack Qiu (916) 930-5535
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

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Scientists Mobilize Fungus to Fight Hydrilla
Wildfire season expected to bring many blazes this year
Honey May Hold the Sticky Solution to Bee Colony Collapse
NAPPO - Mediterranean Fruit Fly Eradicated in the United States
Weed-Control Work Forces Closure of Recreation Area for Two Days
Love at First Sniff - Male Moths Go by First Impressions
Fight Is On To Stave Off Invasive Weed
WSSA Scientists Stress the Importance of Early Response to Invasive Weeds
US: Research shows fruit fly prefers sweet, soft fruit
Invasive Species of the Day Series
How to Keep Oak Trees Healthily Growing
Refusal to Treat Psyllids May Result in Fines
Canada College introduces African wasp to help control the olive fruit fly
National Invasive Species Awareness Week to Focus on Prevention ...
Customs Agents Discover Invasive Weed Seeds in Shipment at Port of Oakland
Honey Bee Shortage Worsens in Californias Almond Orchards
APHIS Expands the Regulated Area for the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Southern California
Critical Tools to Develop New California Almond Orchards
Marin Volunteers Weed and Dig and Give in National Day of Service
Invading Species Can Extinguish Native Plants Despite Recent Reports to the Contrary
Looking for Novel Ideas to Protect Citrus Trees
Asian Citrus Psyllid Confirmed in Tulare County of California
NAPPO - European Grapevine Moth Eradicated From Four Counties in California
APHIS Eradicates European Grapevine Moth from Four Counties in California.
Everything You Want to Know About Conquering Invasive Weeds
Fire Ant Webinars 2013
Fire Ants - A prize winning graphic novella
Handling of citrus psyllid discoveries has been done well
Rude welcome for citrus psyllid
SLO County Warning Folks to Watch Out for Pests
Invasive Grass Fuels Increased Fire Activity in the West
Fire Ant Stings
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Red Imported Fire Ants are Attempting to Invade the County
Coast Live Oak Resistance to Phytophthora ramorum
Quarantine Likely After Insect Pest Found in Santa Maria
Climate Change to Cripple Southwestern Forests
State Extends Treatment Time for Invasive Weeds in East Contra Costa Waterways
Native Plant Society to Hear About Invasive Plants
ARS Project: Efficacy of Citrus Canker Control Strategies, Leafminer ...
Travelers face holiday flower restrictions
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Public-Private Efforts Help Bees Entering California
Tahoe Project To Eliminate Asian Clams
Do Not Move Firewood and Pests
Sonoma safe harvest
Invasive moths plague growers
Eucalyptus Woes
Bark beetles retreat but emergency lives on
Citrus greening quarantine expands
Laurel wilt disease moving toward California
Invasive Weeds Mar Rangeland
Hot Spell Spurred Leap In Grasshoppers
NAPPO - New Regulated Area for Mediterranean Fruit Fly in San Bernardino County, California
APHIS Publishes Citrus Greening-Asian Citrus Psyllid Regulated Areas and Movement Restrictions
APHIS - Mediterranean Fruit Fly Regulated Area in the Rancho Cucamonga Area of San Bernardino County
The ongoing psyllid battle
Weed Pulling Provides Full-Body Exercise
Decades Old Weed Seeds Trigger New Outbreak of Devastating Plant Parasite
APHIS Announces Eradication of European Grapevine Moth from Solano County, California
Psyllid-killing wasp taking hold
Sampling Information for Asian Citrus Psyllid
Biology and Management of Asian Citrus Psyllid
Second Asian citrus psyllid found in Rainbow
Volatiles From Apple Trees Infested With Light Brown Apple Moth
Friends of Bidwell Park Labor to Rid Park of Invasive Plants
USFS report shows bark beetle damage slowing down - Challis Messenger
Elephant Weevil Found at L.A. Port, Officials Said
Native landscaping in urban areas can help native birds
ARS | Publication request: Asian citrus psyllid tolerance to heat
Pest Fighting Nematodes Identified
RANCHO CUCAMONGA: Medfly discovery prompts quarantine
Abdominal color of Diaphorina citri, is associated with susceptibility to insecticides
NAPPO - European Grapevine Moth Eradicated from Solano County California
San Francisco State Researcher Counts Bees
EPA Proposes Risk Assessment For Honey Bees
New pathway for invasive species -- science teachers.
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Discovery may lead to better lure to detect fruit fly
Tapping Crowds to Track Californias Weeds
Root-Knot Nematodes in the Vegetable Garden
Toxicity of insecticidal soaps to the Asian citrus psyllid and biocontrols
National Honey Bee Awareness Day - August 18th
Steam shown to kill Sudden Oak Death Organism
Asian Citrus Psyllid Update - California
Unpicked cherries could cause fruit fly problems next year
Survival of Phytophthora ramorum
Man Dies from Africanized Honey Bee Attack - Los Angeles County
Scientists closer to HLB solutions in citrus
San Joaquin ag production hits record 2.2B in 2011
Have You Seen A ZomBee - Let San Francisco State University Know
APHIS Removes Oriental Fruit Fly Regulated Area in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, California
APHIS Removes Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, Regulated Area in San Joaquin County, Califor
Imported Fire Ants Found in Orange County
Chemical Offensive Against Invasive Plant
Olive Fruit Fly Takes Toll Statewide | San Diego Reader
Oriental fruit flies found in California's Laguna Beach
Agents Prevent Entry of Fruit Fly Larvae
Tamarisk Biocontrol Efforts Get Evolutionary Boost
Boats Inspected for Invasive Species on Lake Tahoe
Invasive Weeds Tour Announced
OFF gone from Anaheim area of Orange County
BMC Biology | Abstract | Control of the olive fruit fly using genetics ...
Insurance for crop quarantines proposed
16 dogs attacked by Africanized honey bees; three critical
New Commodities for Exempted Host List for Light Brown Apple Moth-Process for Future Changes to List
Dying Trees in Southwest Set Stage for Erosion, Water Loss in the Colorado River
Sacramento County Budget Woes May Increase Risk of Invasive Pests
Beetle Fungus Disease Threatens Crops and Landscape Trees in Southern California
Valent Announces Legacy Tree Project Two-Year Results
Bee-Killing Virus Gets Supercharged by Mites
Small olive crop gives rise to more fruit flies
USDA Lifts European Grapevine Moth Quarantine in Four California Counties, Unrestricted Trade to Mexico Resumes
North County Experiencing Cloud of Grasshoppers
County Hosts An Invasive Noxious Weeds and Livestock Diseases Seminar During CA Invasive Weed Week
Fusarium Dieback on Californian Avocado Trees
Pest and Disease Prevention Projects Get a Boost from USDA
Transporting Plants Can be Hazardous to State Crops
Effects of Trees Killed by Bark Beetles on Wildfire
Commonly Used Pesticide Turns Honey Bees into Picky Eaters
Pest fighters discuss effective ways to involve public
Wreaking Havoc on our Crops: Oriental fruit fly
Meet the beetle: Asian pest a threat to California's avocado crop
Volunteers Sought For Buck Gully Weed Removal Project
Invasive Weed Threatens Rice
Olive Tree Pests Diseases Discussed
California cherry growers scramble to fend off fruit fly
APHIS Confirms Citrus Greening in California
An Aerial Weed Hunt in Store for Palo Corona Park
Almost 100 Square Miles in LA County Quarantined for Citrus Disease
Burn Near Islay Hill Sucessfully Reduced Invasive Grass.
Emergency regulations with HLB find in California citrus
Spinach genes beef up citrus trees' resistance to greening
Napa Agricultural Commissioner reveals new steps against Grapevine Moth
Fused Genes Tackle Deadly Pierce’s Disease in Grapevines
Chronicle hives, SF State set trap for phorid fly
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Cherry farmers want in on treatment program
UC Davis Expert says Pesticide not Sole Cause of Declining Bee Population
Texas working with APHIS, California on citrus disease
State to take over monitoring for deadly citrus pest
Implementation to be key as trade deals take effect
APHIS Expands the Regulated Area for the Asian Citrus Psyllid
The Evils of the Garden Fire Ants
APHIS-Eradication of European Grapevine Moth from 4 counties Overall Regulated Area in CA reduced
State Says It is Winning the Moth Wars
Customs agents ever alert for tiny citrus-killing bugs
Wildland Weed Field Courses-Invasive species
Food Smuggling
Psyllid Found in California Citrus Belt Likely a Hitchhiker
Five Years After ... California Quietly Stops Funding Control Programs
Restoring a Sanctuary in Griffith Park
Why California Almonds Need North Dakota Flowers And A Few Billion Bees
Pest-sniffing dogs used to help safeguard California crops
Can Indigenous Insects be Used Against the Light Brown Apple Moth
Indigenous Parasitoids vs. the Light Brown Apple Moth ...
Growers Await Word on Moth Quarantine
California Ends Funding for Brown Apple Moth Spraying
Beaumont Juice Plant Chief Executive Officer Details Citrus Pest Concerns
REDLANDS: Residents asked to join citrus psyllid battle
US (CA): Citrus psyllids unusually active for January
Citrus Leaf Miner Spoiling the Look of Groves
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Citrus Industry eNews: Disease-Detecting Dogs; Cost of HLB
Imported Fire Ants Community Page
Citrus growers could enlist RNAi technology to fight psyllids
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Researchers moving nearer solutions for greening disease
Assessing Invasive Mussel Issues
Posts Tagged Asian citrus psyllid ANR Employees
Pyrokinin Beta-Neuropeptide Affects Necrophoretic Behavior in Fire ...
USDA Closes Moss Landing Station. Office Was the Headquarters for Light Brown Apple Moth Research
Citrus Workshop open to the public
Using Radiation to Sterilize Insect Pests May Protect CA Fruits
Rsearchers Try New Method of Combating Citrus Killing Insect
Four Things to Know if you are Giving Citrus this Season
Light Brown Apple Moths Identified in Carpinteria
New Delta Invader Threatens to Clog Waterways and Pumps
CBP in San Diego Stops Leafhopper from Entering US
Insect Warfare A Timely Holiday Gift for Citrus Growers
Fire Ants Conquered America by Monopolising Calorie Rich Food
Oriental Fruit Flies in North Hollywood Raise Infestation Concerns Eradication Plans
Using Radiation to Sterilize Insect Pests May Protect Fruits and Vegetables
Try Arsenal of Tactics to Control Codling Moths
New online citrus disease management CEU available
Invasive Moths Found in Goleta
Invasive Citrus Insect Spotted in Highland Park, CA
Oriental Fruit Fly Establishment of a New Quarantine Area in the Anaheim Area of Orange and Los Angeles Counties CA
Oriental Fruit Fly Expansion of Quarantine Area in the Stockton Area of San Joaquin County CA
Fall is Good Time to Hunt Gypsy Moth Eggs
Traps Detect California Fruit Fly Infestation
Pest Found in Glendale Poses Risk to Citrus Crop
New Quarantine in Stockton Area of San Joaquin Cty CA for OFF
Lodi Area Farmers Fight Off Invasive Oriental Fruit Flies
Entomologists Hunt for Good Bugs to Fight Bad Bugs
Lodi Growers Set Up Sting on Pests
Firewood Movement Leading Cause of Oak Infestation in San Diego County Researchers Find
US Finds Asian Gypsy Moth Eggs on Vessel from Japan
Weevils Threaten Local Palm Trees
Ammendment to Federal Order to Exempt and Clarify Articles Previously Regulated for EGVM
Status of European Pepper Moth
Detection of South American Palm Weevil in California
Removal of Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Area in Santa Barbara County California
Oriental Fruit Fly Found in Westminster
Detection of South American Palm Weevil in California - NAPPO
Scientists Use Natural Predator to Control Invasive Delta Water Weed
Expansion of the Quarantine Area in California for European Grapevine Moth
Removal of Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine in Santa Barbara County CA - NAPPO
Removal of Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in Los Angeles County California - NAPPO
Invasive Weed Awareness Week
Asian Citrus Psyllid Threat Declines for Growers But Homeowners Warned
Removal of Melon Fruit fly Quarantine Area in Kern County California
PPQ Postentry Quarantine (PEQ) Release Policy
Additional Expansion of the Nevada County Quarantine in California for European Grapevine Moth
Moth Killing Wasp Campaign
California to Fight Apple Moth Infestations with Tiny Wasps
Truth in the companion?
Updated USDA Regulations Effective June 27 Will Help Stem the Tide of Harmful NonNative Plants and Pests
California plan to combat invasive species draws criticism
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on South American Cactus Moth Quarantine and Regulations
Living With Insects
USDA Permits Limited Shipments From Citrus Quarantine Areas
Home and Garden Prevent and Solve Insect Pest Problems Safely
Ferry Tale Fire Ants Aggregate into Living Rafts to Escape Floods
Invasive Pests Severely Impact California Agriculture
Coddle Your Apples Not the Codling Moth
Grape Growers Encouraged to Spray Early for EGVM
2011 EBIPM Field School
Invasive Moths Cause Concern for Grape Growers
Waiting for the Moths
Ammendment to Federal Order Requiring Advance Notification for Phytophthora ramorum
Ammendment to Federal Order to Exempt Several Articles Previously Regulated for the EGVM
USDA Puts Grapevine Moth in its Crosshairs
Advance Notification Requirement for Phytophthora ramorum
Argentine Ant Genome Sheds Light on a Successful Pest
Release of Lake County from European Grapevine Moth Quarantine Area in CA
Invasive Grass Threatens Western Grazing Lands
Federal Import Quarantine Order to Prohibit Australian Bees

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LBAM Program: 2008 Report to the Legislature
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National Ash Tree Seed Collection Initiative
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Nonnative Invasive Plants of Pacific Coast Forests
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Noxious Weeds and Water-Conserving Landscapes
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Reports
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California Firewood Taskforce
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Pest Alert - UC Riverside
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Videos

Psyllid is a Threat to CA Citrus - Video
Biological Control: The War on Saltcedar
Light Brown Apple Moth Eradication
Male sterile moth technology
Grape: beware Sharpshooter spreading Pierce's
Laurel Wilt Disease Presentation
Moth Discovery Prompts Agriculture Quarantine
Exotic Fruit Fly Monitoring
Red Palm Weevil Pest
Invasive Species - A Challenge for California

CAPS 2013 Survey Targets   
Common Name Scientific Name Destinations
Asian Longhorned Beetle Anoplophora glabripennis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Bamboo Borer Chlorophorus annularis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Black Spruce Beetle Tetropium castaneum Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Brown Spruce Longhorned Beetle Tetropium fuscum Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Chinese Longhorned Beetle Trichoferus campestris Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Citrus Longhorned Beetle Anoplophora chinensis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus planipennis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
European Hardwood Ambrosia Beetle Trypodendron domesticum Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
European Oak Bark Beetle Scolytus intricatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
European Spruce Bark Beetle Ips typographus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Goldspotted Oak Borer Agrilus auroguttatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Great Spruce Bark Beetle Dendroctonus micans Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Japanese Pine Sawyer Beetle Monochamus alternatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Large Pine Weevil Hylobius abietis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Lesser Pine Shoot Beetle Tomicus minor Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Mediterranean Pine Engraver Orthotomicus erosus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Oak Ambrosia Beetle Platypus quercivorus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Oak Splendour Beetle Agrilus biguttatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Pine Shoot Beetle Tomicus destruens Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Pine Shoot Beetle (PSB) Tomicus piniperda Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Quetta Borer Aeolesthes sarta Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Redbay Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus glabratus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Redhaired Pine Bark Beetle Hylurgus ligniperda Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Sakhalin Pine Sawyer Monochamus saltuarius Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Sixtoothed Bark Beetle Ips sexdentatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Sixtoothed Spruce Bark Beetle Pityogenes chalcographus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Slender-Banded Pinecone Longhorn Beetle Chlorophorus strobilicola Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Small White-Marmorated Longhorned Beetle Monochamus sutor Pest Info | NAPIS Maps