Delaware
Contact Information

Department of Agriculture
Plant Protection Laws and Regulations Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey
Economic Fact Sheet
Cooperative Extension Service

  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Jessica Inhof 302-698-4587

    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

    Stephen Hauss (302) 698-4586

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

  • State Plant Health Director

    Darryl Moore (302) 655-1492

    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

    Tiffany Mauro (609) 259-5249
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.



News
DelVal scientists hope to test traps to catch invasive lanternfly
Emerald ash borer continues to threaten trees
Delaware confirms existence of one bad ash bug!
Emerald ash borer continues to threaten Delaware trees
Oak wilt disease
Tropical Nursery Stock a Risk for Red Imported Fire Ants
Check tropical nursery stock for imported red fire ants
Now is the Time...
DelCo properties assessed for Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted Lanternfly Hatch Out As Temperatures Rise
Hope grows in lanternfly-killing fungi found near Berks fruit farm
Proven Treatment for Spotted Lanternfly
APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program
Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map
APHIS Provides an Update on Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula (White)) Activities
YARDENING: Watch out for spotted lanternfly
“Flying colors”: Delaware passes annual aerial forest health “check-up”
Avoid Spreading of Emerald Ash Borer and The Lone Star Tick When Camping This Summer
APHIS Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for National Fruit Fly Co-op Control Program
Spotted Lanternfly: Invasive Species Threatening Tri-State Trees
APHIS' Self-Inspection Gypsy Moth Checklist is Available as a Web-based Form
USDA - Farm Bill Section 10007 Period for Project Suggestions Closes Next Week
The Real Value of Extension - Guidance, Research, and Education
USDA - August Is Tree Check Month, Public's Help Needed to Stop the Invasive ALB in Its Tracks
Rep. Rooney introduces bipartisan CITRUS Act to save threatened industry
Public Asked To Report Sick or Dead Wild Birds
APHIS Updates List of Approved Wooden Handicraft Manufacturers in China
APHIS will accept proposals for FY 2018 NCPN cooperative agreements
Fungal Diseases of the Gypsy Moth in North America
NAPPO - Agrilus planipennis APHIS adds Delaware to the regulated area in the United States
APHIS adds all of Delaware to the EAB regulated area
The Emerald Ash Borer Regulated Area Expands to include all of Delaware.
National Invasive Species Council - Management Plan 20162018
Where are the worlds ants - First ever map detailing 15,000 species launched
USDA Asks People to Check Their Trees for Signs of the Asian Longhorned Beetle During the Month of August
Ecology campers could be on verge of discovery
APHIS Announces Dates for Fiscal Year 2016 Farm Bill 10007 Open Period
Emerald ash borers invade Eastern Shore
Stink bugs enjoying Hoosier hospitality
Soybean Cyst and Root Knot Nematodes
APHIS Modifies Gypsy Moth Regulatory Policy for Logs
Survey to Determine Status of Wild Bee Population
Federal Order - Updated Link - Entry Requirements for Fresh Chilean Blueberries
Federal Order - Entry Requirements for Fresh Chilean Blueberries
APHIS Updates Gypsy Moth Factsheet and Inspection Checklist

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