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  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Kevin Masuhara 916-206-0068

    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

    Michael 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
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

News
APHIS Establishes Regulated Area for the Asian Citrus Psyllid in San Luis Obispo County in CA
Illegal Giant African Land Snails that Grow up to Eight Inches Long Seized at LA Airport
USFS Using Herbicides to Kill Invasive Weeds
APHIS Continues To Implement Risk-based Sampling at Additional Plant Inspection Stations
Tree Check Month
Third Apple Moth triggers quarantine for Ukiah
USDA - 24 million available for citrus greening research
Huge step made for developing disease-resistant citrus
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SAVE DESERT WILDFLOWERS FROM INVASIVE WEEDS
Invasive Weeds - Friends of Tahoe Donner Trails
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
Removing Invasive Species from the Yuba Corridor
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
Better Weapons in the War on Argentine Ants
Researchers Discover Bees are Picky Pollinators
APHIS Revises P. ramorum Domestic Quarantine Regulatory Requirements for Certain Host Nurseries
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
Sixth-grade science project helping UC researchers - Scoop San Diego: Local News
APHIS Revises Phytophthora ramorum Domestic Quarantine Regulatory Requirements for Certain Host Nurseries
Edible Gardening in SW Florida: Citrus Canker Disease ID with PICTURES
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
APHIS Confirms Sweet Orange Scab in California
Medusahead Wildrye Invades Montana
USDA creates emergency response framework to fight citrus disease
Avocado Trees Threatened By Newly Discovered Fungus
USDA syncs agencies on citrus greening
Sweet Orange Scab Detected in California
USDA Creates Multi-Agency Emergency Response Framework to Combat Devastating Citrus Disease
Tumbleweeds
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, a Pest to Grape Vines, Eradicated in County
Invasive Turkestan Cockroach Displacing Oriental Cockroach in Southwestern US
NAPPO - Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus in California
Mulberry Weed - a New Invasive Plant in Delaware
Solano County Battling Against Spread of Invasive Species
APHIS Establishes Regulated Areas for the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Fresno, Kern, and Tulare Counties in California
23ABC News - Asian citrus psyllid quarantine expands to prevent spread of tree-killing virus - Bakersfield News, Bakersfield, California News
SJ Valley ACP quarantine zones continue to grow
CDFA > PHPPS > FALSE CODLING MOTH PEST PROFILE
Workers treat possible foreign fruit fly infestation before it can spread
Latest discoveries brings total to 10
Imported Fire Ants - Vector Control District
Attack launched in San Fernando Valley against Oriental fruit flies
Africanized Honeybee - County of Santa Clara
Moth quarantine expands to Morro Bay
Fire Ants in California - eXtension
APHIS Establishes Regulated Area for the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare County, California
APHIS Establishes New Oriental Fruit Fly Regulated Area in the Anaheim Area and the Cerritos-Artesia
Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV) in California
Red Imported Fire Ant Identification, Damage And Control Information
Feds stop paying pest control bills
Beekeeping restrictions set for review | UTSanDiego.com
Super pest takes hold in Sacramento neighborhood
APHIS Establishes Regulated Area for the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare County, California
NAPPO - APHIS Establishes Regulated Area for the Asian Citrus Psyllid in California
APHIS Updates Conditions for Intrastate Movement of Citrus from Asian Citrus Psyllid Regulated Areas
USDA Expands Australian Market for Stone Fruits
Legislation Aims to Boost Funding to Fight Citrus Pests and Diseases
NAPPO - Oriental Fruit Fly - New Regulated Areas in Orange County and Los Angeles County, CA
Work Planned to Remove Cordgrass from Shoreline
Effects of Climate on EAB Mortality and the Potential for Ash Survival in North America
Stinkworts Fast Growth Could Threaten Californias Wine Growers
International Demand, Competition Spurs Soybean Innovation
Almond Growers - Plan Now for Pollination
What Makes Killer Bees So Deadly
USDA Observes August As Tree Check Month And Asks The Public To Take 10 Minutes To Check Trees
Citrus Psyllid Tops Current List of Pest Concerns
Exotic Peach Fruit Fly Found in Fairfield
For This Aquatic Superweed Prevention and Early Detection are Essential
APHIS - Update on Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare County, California
APHIS Revises Phytophthora ramorum Domestic Quarantine Relieving Regulatory Requirements
Ghosts of Forests Past: Bark Beetles Kill Lodgepole Pines, Affecting Entire Watersheds - NSF
Mexico Sends Pakistan Rice Packing After Khapra Beetle Discovered
UC IPM: UC Management Guidelines for Asian Citrus Psyllid on Citrus
Persimmon Insects and Mite
While You Recreate, Help the Forest
APHIS Removes Mediterranean Fruit Fly Regulated Area in the Rancho Cucamonga area of San Bernardino County, California.
Saudi- Red weevil pest threatens 6 million palm trees
WV closes borders to walnut plants from areas infected with Thousand Cankers Disease
Save the Oranges - California Legislature Takes Step to Save Iconic California Citrus Industry
Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Expanded To Oceanside Area
Oak disease is here to stay
Thriving Argentine Ants are no Picnic
Scientists Mobilize Fungus to Fight Hydrilla
Honey May Hold the Sticky Solution to Bee Colony Collapse
NAPPO - Mediterranean Fruit Fly Eradicated in the United States
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

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Videos

Psyllid is a Threat to CA Citrus - Video
Biological Control: The War on Saltcedar
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
USDA Addresses Threat To Citrus Industry

CAPS 2014 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
Citrus Longhorned Beetle Anoplophora chinensis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
City Longhorned Beetle Aeolesthes sarta 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 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
Mountain Oak Longhorned Beetle Massicus raddei 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 Tomicus piniperda 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
Velvet Longhorned Beetle Trichoferus campestris Pest Info | NAPIS Maps