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  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Trevor Smith (352) 372-3505

    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

    Brad Danner (352) 395-4650

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

  • State Plant Health Director

    Richard Miranda (352) 395-4632

    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

    Douglas Restom Gaskill (941) 723-8916
    Robert Leahy (352) 395-4793
    Scott Weihman (786) 972-5585
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.



News
APHIS Removes Zone Y from the Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica, formally Achatina fulica) List of Regulated Areas
USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
Oak Extract Shows Promise in Fight against Citrus Greening
Citrus greening showing up in North Florida
Saving citrus: Bee Sweet Citrus unveils washing facility to help fight Asian citrus psyllid and reduce pesticide use
Searching for the answer to citrus greening
Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
During Quarantine, an Entomologist Takes a Closer Look at a New Invasive Ant Species
'Avoid being bitten': Virus-carrying Asian tiger mosquitoes likely reach UK
Beach Vitex, A beachcomber with invasive ideas
Treatment on Candy Cane Lake
Ways Phages Can Stymie Stubborn Fruit Crop Pests
Field Scouting Guide: Root-Knot Nematode
How Climate Change Is Fueling Virginia's Fire Ant Invasion
Citrus greening fight goes on
A People Problem and Plant Disease: The Economics of Pest Management in Citrus Greening
Oak trees may hold antibacterial to help infected citrus trees
UCF biologist invents first pesticide-free method of killing fire ants
Study on Fruit Flies Could Lead to New Pesticide Approaches
Noxious weed Salvinia molesta
Gardening in Florida: Do you know a service that removes the Brazilian pepper trees?
Goats chew their way through invasive Brazilian pepper trees in Indian River County
Citrus Leprosis is a considerable threat to Florida citrus
Citrus producers utilizing screen structure to fight greening
Seeking a New Pest Solution, UF Scientists Study Fruit Fly's Gut Bacteria
Can Cover Crops Save Florida's Citrus?
Beginning beekeepers supported
Citrus Greening bacterium now available in culture
Northern gulf salt marshes vital habitat
Citrus: Rising above the turbulence
Chronological history of oranges
Expect more fire ants than usual this summer, experts say
Warmer winter causing fire ants to flourish in Volusia and Flagler counties
Beach vitex a growing invasive threat
Nearly 170,000 Giant African Land Snails Eradicated in Eight Years
Florida asks court to hold battle over Lee citrus payments
FWC seeking new ideas for aquatic plant management
The Florida Citrus Industry (Once Again) Is in a Challenging Situation - Growing Produce
US Citrus Industry Faces Dire Straits
These invasive plants are causing major problems in Florida
What's Growing: Citrus greening wasp control
FWC hydrilla spraying begins on Lake Toho
A breakthrough in the battle against citrus greening
UF/IFAS Researchers Continue Work on Saving Guacamole's Key Ingredient
Guignardia citricarpa (Citrus Black Spot): APHIS Updates the Quarantine Area in Florida
Citrus Greening in Florida: Is NC Ripe for Citrus Groves?
PRICE: Beware of citrus greening in your trees
Florida citrus: Great strides in fight against HLB
Early Citrus greening detection method developed
APHIS Updates the Citrus Black Spot (Guignardia citricarpa) Quarantine Area in Florida
Citrus black spot quarantine area expands in Florida
USDA expands Florida's citrus black spot quarantine area
Corps' Tiny Weapon Winning the Bio Control Battle
Citrus Roundup
Monster grasshoppers swarm the Everglades
Early Detection, Collaboration Key to Invasive Fruit Fly Eradication in Florida
Insects to be used to control invasive Brazilian pepper tree in Everglades
Financial assistance available for private landowners to combat destructive southern pine beetle
Tiny Bugs Being Used To Fight Invasive Brazilian Peppertree In South Florida
The battle to save citrus fruits
Florida Keys Development, Bonefish Holdings, Wetland Protection
The battle to save citrus fruits
Citrus greening is killing the world's orange trees. Scientists are racing to help
FWC to spray 200 acres of invasive plants in Lake Rousseau
Florida's Ongoing Struggle with Non-Native Water Hyacinth
UNF Researcher Receives USDA Grant To Study Plant-Based Alternative Energy
Manatee reduces number of trees removed from Coquina Beach
Climate change hits banana production
Tropical Nursery Stock a Risk for Red Imported Fire Ants
Check tropical nursery stock for imported red fire ants
MSU entomologist gives lowdown on fire ant control
When citrus is king again, will small growers be a part of it?
Canines trained to sniff out diseases
Podcast: Could a benign virus save Florida's devastated orange industry from citrus greening disease?
April showers bring May termites
Small bugs killing hundreds of palm trees in Lakeland
Aggressive Japanese Knotweed is Making Its Way Across U.S., Pushing Out Native Species in its Path
Corn tar spot could have ridden in on 'bomb cyclone'
Protect Vegetable Crop Vitality From Melon Thrips Menace
It takes a village to bring down invasive species
State-of-the-Art USDA Facilities Keep Invasive Pests Out of the Country
Psyllid Movements Revealed Via Gut Content Analysis
Nearly $2.2 million earmarked to fight hydrilla in Harris Chain of Lakes
Gardening: What to know about the bacterial disease infecting trees in the LA area
Hydrilla treatments will be taking place over next month at ponds in The Villages
Yellow Fever, Asian Tiger Mosquitoes Both Adept at Transmitting Zika
Fires, floods and pests threaten North Florida in Michael's aftermath
The four Hurricane Michael disasters: Storm, longterm flooding, fire threat, pine beetle
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Bee-aware of honey bees this spring!
Florida's Citrus Trees Face Extinction. Are Antibiotics the Only Answer?
APHIS Updates Regulated Areas in Miami-Dade County for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica)
Funding is drying up to control hydrilla in the Harris Chain
Five Argentine companies sign an agreement with Bayer to fight the HLB
Campbell Vaughn: Citrus greening is death sentence
Florida homeowners caught up in the fight against citrus canker finally getting millions the state owes them
Don't want antibiotics sprayed on your citrus? Sorry - it's about to expand, big-time
Focus Sharpens to Defend Florida Avocados From Deadly Disease
APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program
County looks for help to protect Harris Chain of Lakes
Disease sickens Charlotte County palm trees
Florida Successfully Combating Destructive, Disease-Carrying Giant African Land Snail
Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map
Indian Swampweed: Ecological Risk Screening Summary
Citrus Root Weevil Identification and Control in Southern Highbush Blueberry
FISH hooks, lands big boost from FWC for preserve
Aquatic invaders: Learn how to spot the enemy
Brazilian peppertree puts Florida child in danger
Jake Price: Citrus Greening Disease devastating Florida and threatening Georgia citrus
Is Florida Finally Rid of the Giant African Land Snail?
Control of Citrus Flush Timing Could Improve Psyllid Control
APHIS Updates Regulated Areas in Miami-Dade County for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica, formerly Achatina fulica)
APHIS Updates the Citrus Black Spot (Guignardia citricarpa) Quarantine Area in Florida
Dogs Can Detect Laurel Wilt Disease In Avocado Trees
Getting to the root of the problem
Miami working to save hundreds of trees from invasive insect
Mechanical problem delays start of invasive milfoil weed harvest
An update on citrus greening in the Panhandle
Overcoming Psyllids' Resistance to Insecticides - Citrus Industry Magazine
APHIS Updates Regulated Areas in Miami-Dade County for Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica, formally Achatina fulica)
Honeysuckle's sweet smell spells spring in South
APHIS Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for National Fruit Fly Co-op Control Program
Fungus farming beetles wilting our understory
Bait-Stricken Termites Still Heed Call to Molt in Their Central Nest
Peach Scale
Lake at Conservatory Park in Manatee County transformed following water lettuce crisis
What Florida is doing to manage invasive species
Watch out for some water plants
Are nandina berries toxic?
Citrus Black Spot Newest Threat To Florida Growers
Commercial citrus producers may need CUPS for better premium yields
APHIS' Self-Inspection Gypsy Moth Checklist is Available as a Web-based Form
1,900-foot rule canker rule based on science
Recent rainfall propels fungal growth in area Dogwoods
USDA - Farm Bill Section 10007 Period for Project Suggestions Closes Next Week
Get your wasps and join the fight against citrus greening
The Real Value of Extension - Guidance, Research, and Education
Florida scientists talk laurel wilt in California
UF Scientists to Help California, Florida Growers Control Dangerous Avocado Pathogen
Rep. Rooney introduces bipartisan CITRUS Act to save threatened industry
New palm tree disease in SW Florida could get expensive for taxpayers
USDA - August Is Tree Check Month, Public's Help Needed to Stop the Invasive ALB in Its Tracks
Bobwhite quail population is on the decline
APHIS Updates List of Approved Wooden Handicraft Manufacturers in China
APHIS will accept proposals for FY 2018 NCPN cooperative agreements
APHIS Updates the Citrus Black Spot Quarantine Area in Florida
APHIS Updates Regulated Area in Miami-Dade County for Giant African Snail
NAPPO - Citrus Black Spot - APHIS Updates the Quarantine Area in Florida
APHIS Updates the Citrus Black Spot Quarantine Area in Florida
NAPPO - Giant African Snail- APHIS Updates Regulated Areas in Miami-Dade County in Florida
Fungal Diseases of the Gypsy Moth in North America
NAPPO - MexFly - APHIS removes a quarantine in the San Ygnacio Area of Zapata County, FL
APHIS updates the citrus black spot quarantine area in Florida
APHIS establishes additional regulated area in Florida for Giant African Snail
NAPPO - Giant African Snail - APHIS establishes additional regulated area in Florida
NAPPO-APHIS Establishes Quarantined Areas in CA for Sweet Orange Scab
National Invasive Species Council - Management Plan 2016–2018
Overexpression of a modified plant thionin enhances disease resistance to citrus canker and Huanglongbing (HLB) | Plant Biotechnology
Old World Bollworm in Florida deemed an isolated regulatory incident.
Florida citrus officials hope new law will ease abandoned grove crisis | TheLedger.com
FreshFruitPortal.com | USDA develops acoustic trap in fight against citrus greening
Control pesky red imported fire ants now
Feared citrus pest turns up again in Lodi - News - recordnet.com - Stockton, CA
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
APHIS establishes additional regulated area in FL for Giant African Snail
State targets San Bernardino County areas for war on citrus psyllid
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Removal of OFF Quarantine Area in Redland, Miami-Dade County, FL
Citrus growers describe living with tree disease
Removal of Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Area in Redland, Miami-Dade County, Florida
APHIS to Lead Development of Old World Bollworm Response Plan
Workshop on controlling citrus-killing disease to be held in Oxnard
Flies, Flooding Plague South Florida Agriculture | WFSU
US (FL): Guava growers could see good market next year
New Oriental Fruit Fly Regulated Area Redland Florida
APHIS Establishes New OFF Regulated Area in Redland, FL
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Crop moves into full harvest swing - Porterville Recorder: News
UF Research Gives Florida Avocado Industry Hope | WUFT News
State makes gains on eradicating largest outbreak of fruit flies
Device could help stop citrus greening - Story | WOFL
Decoy Mating Call Battles Citrus Pest - Scientific American
Bacteria infecting orange groves is driving up cost of juice; threatens nation’s supply | FOX2now.com
Senator Nelson To Talk Greening With Citrus Growers - 90.7 WMFE
FL Official Control Program of Bactericera cockerelli Recognized by APHIS under the FRSMP Program
FL Official Control Program of Bagrada hilaris Recognized by APHIS Under the FRSMP Program
Florida growers, Adam Putnam debate aerial pest spray for invasive Oriental fruit fly | Miami Herald
Florida Ag chief says Florida fighting damaging plant pests | www.mypalmbeachpost.com
Fruit fly outbreak results in quarantine - Story | WOFL
City takes aim at invasive plants in parks
UF/IFAS Scientist to Spread Knowledge at World Avocado Congress
SPRO - Detection of Old World Bollworm in Florida
Florida Bagrada Bug Program Recognized under FRSMP Program
Where are the worlds ants - First ever map detailing 15,000 species launched
Meet the canine guardians of Florida agriculture
Japanese Fresh Unshu Oranges Technical Change
Citrus greening spurs carrier flies into action
USDA Asks People to Check Their Trees for Signs of the Asian Longhorned Beetle During the Month of August
NAPPO - Helicoverpa armigera - Detection in Florida
Detection of Old World Bollworm in Florida
APHIS Adds to List of Pests No Longer Regulated at U.S. Ports of Entry
UF/IFAS Pest Alert - Old World Bollworm
APHIS Announces Dates for Fiscal Year 2016 Farm Bill 10007 Open Period
The Bagrada Bug-A Potential Pest of Concern for Florida’s Cole Crops : UF/IFAS Pest Alert
Giant African Snail Found in New Area in Miami-Dade County in Florida
Florida Potato/Tomato Psyllid Program Recognized by APHIS under Federally Recognized State Managed Phytosanitary (FRSMP) Program
University of Florida/IFAS Invasives Research Facility Likely to Close | Southeast AgNET
Potato Psyllid, A Pest of Potato in the Western U.S
Barn Owls Threatened by Africanized Bees in South Florida
Bad News: Notorious Invasive Worm Just Found in U.S. : Discovery News
UF/IFAS Fort Pierce quarantine facility successfully battles invasive species | IFAS News
Fungus Killing Florida Everglades Trees at Stunning Pace | NBC 6 South Florida
Guava fruit flies found in Florida
Exotic fruit fly, threat to fruits and vegetables, found in Boynton | Protecting Your Pocket
Meet the Southwest Florida Natives: Pop ash
Non-Native Grass Invasion, Prescribed Fires, Deadly Ecological Combination
Volunteers fight Brazilian pepper tree in Flagler County
Drones, dogs brought in to protect guacamole supply | CTV News
Reasons for inconsistent citrus canker control
Laurel Wilt Disease - Veteran and Small Farmers Outreach Program
Millions awarded to Palm Beach County households in citrus canker case - Sun Sentinel
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
2015 Farm Bill Section 10007 Spending Plan Announcement
A New Psyllid Trap - Topics in Subtropics - ANR Blogs
Citrus greening disease targeted by USDA grants
APHIS Revises Citrus Greening and Asian Citrus Psyllid Domestic Quarantine Regulatory Requirements
APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail
The Year In Plagues: Ebola, The Invasive Species Of Florida, And More | Popular Science
APHIS Adds Commodities to the South Florida Cold Treatment Pilot Project
APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail
APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail
Hope Grows for Florida Lime Industry | TheLedger.com
PP313/PP313: Mosaic Disease of St. Augustinegrass Caused by Sugarcane Mosaic Virus
Tobacco Streak Virus (TSV) Detected on Zucchini Squash in South Florida : UF/IFAS Pest Alert
Expansion and impact of laurel wilt in the Florida Everglades | Rodgers | Florida Entomologist
Citrus disease battle unites growers, researchers, entrepreneurs | Ocala.com
Column: Exotic fly can damage even healthy fruit crops
Fire Ants Are In The Middle Of A Turf War
Soybean Rust is Around but Not on Soybeans
Tawny Crazy Ants Now in Alabama
Laurel wilt fight continues
APHIS Continues To Implement Risk-based Sampling at Additional Plant Inspection Stations
Huge step made for developing disease-resistant citrus
APHIS Modifies Gypsy Moth Regulatory Policy for Logs
Minimizing Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides
On the Trail of Fire Ant Pheromones - Phys.org
Alabama on Lookout for Africanized Bees
Bug that spreads deadly citrus disease is found in SLO County
Cotton Seed Bug - Oxycarenus hyalinipennis - Eradicated from Florida
Invasive Species of the Day March 4th - Benghal Dayflower, Chinese Tallow, Water Hyacinth
Technique creates stronger sterile medflies
Southeast AgNET - Archive - Fruit Growers Encouraged to Participate in Fruit Fly Survey
Citrus disease appears to be spreading in Texas
CDFA Quarantines Additional 13-Square-Mile Section of Tulare to Protect Citrus Trees
Wasp Breeding Program Opens New Front Against Citrus Greening
Citrus psyllid lure a California priority for federal funds
Farm bill includes money for citrus disease research
Hydrilla leafcutter moth - UF/IFAS Pest Alert
Millions of sterile Medflies dropped from planes
UF Takes Major Step Toward Citrus Canker Cure
Federal Order - Updated Link - Entry Requirements for Fresh Chilean Blueberries
Federal Order - Entry Requirements for Fresh Chilean Blueberries
APHIS Updates Conditions for Intrastate Movement of Citrus from Asian Citrus Psyllid Regulated Areas
Rose Rosette Virus - Confirmed in Florida
REGION: Citrus pest drives some growers to new crops
Bug Bites Cut Florida Orange Crop to Lowest in 2 Decades
Fight over citrus canker may resume
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Citrus canker found in Northwest Florida
APHIS Establishes Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail
NAPPO - APHIS Establishes Additional Regulated area in Florida for Giant African Snail

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