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Plant Protection Laws and Regulations Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey
Economic Fact Sheet
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  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Smith, Trevor (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

    LeVeen, Eric (352) 395-4649

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

  • State Plant Health Director

    Marzolf, Catherine (352) 313-3040

    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

    Saunders, Brian (407) 825-4233
    Restom Gaskill, Douglas (941) 723-8916
    Leahy, Robert (352) 395-4793
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.



News
National Invasive Species Council - Management Plan 2016–2018
Oak identification, pest and pathogen workshop
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
US: Avocado tree-destroying pathogen now in 61 of 67 Florida counties | TFNet – International Tropical Fruits Network
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
APHIS establishes additional regulated area in FL for Giant African Snail
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Drones and dogs work together to save avocado crops / Dispatches / Regulars / Home - ICT Update, a current awareness bulletin for ACP agriculture
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
UF/IFAS using box tax money to battle citrus greening | Villages-News.com
Flies, Flooding Plague South Florida Agriculture | WFSU
U.S.: Bill introduced to help Florida growers hit by Oriental fruit fly | Myinforms
US (FL): Guava growers could see good market next year
Florida Orange Crop In Free Fall
Sometimes nature must feel the burn | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
Genetically-engineered tree may fight greening - Daily Commercial: News
New Oriental Fruit Fly Regulated Area Redland Florida
APHIS Establishes New OFF Regulated Area in Redland, FL
Florida Oranges in Peril Due to Asian Bug
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
Bacteria infecting orange groves is driving up cost of juice; threatens nation’s supply | FOX2now.com
Decoy Mating Call Battles Citrus Pest - Scientific American
Senator Nelson To Talk Greening With Citrus Growers - 90.7 WMFE
FL Official Control Program of Bagrada hilaris Recognized by APHIS Under the FRSMP Program
FL Official Control Program of Bactericera cockerelli Recognized by APHIS under the FRSMP Program
Florida Ag chief says Florida fighting damaging plant pests | www.mypalmbeachpost.com
Florida growers, Adam Putnam debate aerial pest spray for invasive Oriental fruit fly | Miami Herald
Fruit flies detected in Miami, officials declare emergency - Naples Daily News
Fruit fly outbreak results in quarantine - Story | WOFL
Oriental Fruit Fly Industry Program Information / Oriental Fruit Fly Information / Exotic Fruit Flies / Pests
City takes aim at invasive plants in parks
Florida takes aim at exotic fruit fly after routine find | Orchard Crops content from Southeast Farm Press
UF/IFAS Scientist to Spread Knowledge at World Avocado Congress
Researchers Look For Clues From Nature To Slow Citrus Greening Spread | KAWC
You Will Not Believe How Dogs are Being Used to Save Our Guacamole
SPRO - Detection of Old World Bollworm in Florida
Florida Bagrada Bug Program Recognized under FRSMP Program
Meet the canine guardians of Florida agriculture
Where are the worlds ants - First ever map detailing 15,000 species launched
Japanese Fresh Unshu Oranges Technical Change
Tarophagus colocasiae - Pest Alerts
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
Invasive Weed Seeds Seized
APHIS Announces Dates for Fiscal Year 2016 Farm Bill 10007 Open Period
Laurel wilt disease likely to increase Florida avocado prices -- ScienceDaily
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
Bad News: Notorious Invasive Worm Just Found in U.S. : Discovery News
Barn Owls Threatened by Africanized Bees in South Florida
UF/IFAS Fort Pierce quarantine facility successfully battles invasive species | IFAS News
Fungus Killing Florida Everglades Trees at Stunning Pace | NBC 6 South Florida
UF/IFAS Researcher: Americas May be Hit by Catastrophic Banana Disease
No Additional Guava Fruit Flies Found / 2015 Press Releases / Press Releases / News
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
Citrus Psyllid: Mixed Results in War Against Bugs That Carry Greening | TheLedger.com
Millions awarded to Palm Beach County households in citrus canker case - Sun Sentinel
NAPPO Phytosanitary Alert System
Bionomics of Asian Citrus Psyllid Associated with Orange Jasmine Hedges in Southeast Central FL
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
Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Biological Control Agent for Asian Citrus Psyllid....
Researchers build searchable database of non-native plants -- ScienceDaily
APHIS Establishes Two Additional Regulated Area in Florida for Giant African Snail
Florida Scientific Research Team Develops 3D Printed Insect Trap to Stave Off Crop Damage - 3DPrint.com
Potential biological control for avocado-ravaging disease -- ScienceDaily
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
HLB Defense: APHIS seeks comment on predator wasp release | Orchard Crops content from Southwest Farm Press
The happiest place in the field
Expansion and impact of laurel wilt in the Florida Everglades | Rodgers | Florida Entomologist
Florida citrus greening researcher honored by fruit, vegetable growers | Orchard Crops content from Southeast Farm Press
Citrus disease battle unites growers, researchers, entrepreneurs | Ocala.com
Column: Exotic fly can damage even healthy fruit crops
Bug threatens iconic Florida citrus crops | The Sumter Item
Soybean Rust is Around but Not on Soybeans
Fire Ants Are In The Middle Of A Turf War
Tawny Crazy Ants Now in Alabama
Wildlife Corridors Sometimes Help Invasive Species Spread
Laurel wilt fight continues
Importation of Fresh Blueberry Fruit From Morocco Into the Continental United States
APHIS Continues To Implement Risk-based Sampling at Additional Plant Inspection Stations
Researchers Tap into Citizen Science to Shed Light on Ant Diversity
Huge step made for developing disease-resistant citrus
Trap-Jaw Ants Spreading in Southeastern United States
APHIS Modifies Gypsy Moth Regulatory Policy for Logs
Smells Like Deceit - A Record Number of Species Use the Same Odor to Exploit Each Other
Biological Control for Brazilian Peppertree Closer Than Ever
Minimizing Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides
On the Trail of Fire Ant Pheromones - Phys.org
Garden column: Citrus under attack; know the symptoms | members.jacksonville.com
Alabama on Lookout for Africanized Bees
Bug that spreads deadly citrus disease is found in SLO County
Phloem production in Huanglongbing-affected citrus trees | Science Codex
Cotton Seed Bug - Oxycarenus hyalinipennis - Eradicated from Florida
Soybean Rust Outlook
Beneficial Fungi Examined for Battle against Destructive Beetles
ARS Scientists Devising New Ways to Protect Avocados
Invasive Species of the Day March 4th - Benghal Dayflower, Chinese Tallow, Water Hyacinth
Winter Freeze Stopped Ash Borers and Stink Bugs Cold, But They Are Primed for a Comeback
Southeast AgNET - Archive - Fruit Growers Encouraged to Participate in Fruit Fly Survey
Technique creates stronger sterile medflies
Citrus disease appears to be spreading in Texas
CDFA Quarantines Additional 13-Square-Mile Section of Tulare to Protect Citrus Trees
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Spotlights the Importance of Prevention and Management Strategies
Citrus psyllid lure a California priority for federal funds
Wasp Breeding Program Opens New Front Against Citrus Greening
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
Fight over citrus canker may resume
Bug Bites Cut Florida Orange Crop to Lowest in 2 Decades
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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Lucid Keys - Hosts and Potential Hosts of Citrus Pests and Diseases
Prescription for Curing Citrus Greening: Apply Heat and Wait
USDA Scientists Study Essential Oils to Attract Asian Citrus Psyllid
Periwinkle Plants Provide Ammunition in the War on Citrus Greening
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Reports
Citrus Canker Symptoms on Nursery Trees
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Videos

Staying on Top of Non-Native Invasive Threats
Huanlongbing in Florida
Laurel Wilt Disease Presentation
Exotic Fruit Fly Monitoring
New Video Shines Spotlight on Invasive Pests
Miami battles Giant African Land Snails
New Crazy Ant Species Swarming
Redbay and Laurel Wilt: The search for resistant trees - ppt
Southeast AgNET » Archive » Windbreaks and Other Citrus Canker Controls
European and American Foulbrood in Honey Bee Colonies: Part 1 - YouTube

CAPS 2016 Survey Targets   
Common Name Scientific Name Destinations
Asian gypsy moth Lymantria dispar asiatica Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Asian longhorned beetle Anoplophora glabripennis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Asiatic witchweed (WW) Striga asiatica Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Bagrada bug Bagrada hilaris Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Boll rot Phytophthora boehmeriae Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Brown stripe downy mildew Sclerophthora rayssiae var. zeae Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Casuarina tussock moth Lymantria xylina Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Cotton cutworm Spodoptera litura Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Cotton seed bug Oxycarenus hyalinipennis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Cucurbit beetle Diabrotica speciosa Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Egyptian cottonworm Spodoptera littoralis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
European grapevine moth Lobesia botrana Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
European hardwood Ambrosia beetle Trypodendron domesticum Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
False codling moth Thaumatotibia leucotreta Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Giant African snail Lissachatina fulica Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Goldspotted oak borer Agrilus auroguttatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Hygromiid snails Monacha spp. Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Japanese pine sawyer Monochamus alternatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Java downy mildew Peronosclerospora maydis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Late wilt of corn Harpophora maydis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Lesser spruce shoot beetle Hylurgops palliatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Light brown apple moth Epiphyas postvittana Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Oak Ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Oak splendour beetle Agrilus biguttatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Old World bollworm Helicoverpa armigera Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Philippine downy mildew Peronosclerospora philippinensis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Pine shoot beetle Tomicus destruens Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Redhaired pine bark beetle Hylurgus ligniperda Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Silver Y moth Autographa gamma Pest Info | NAPIS Maps