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Plant Protection Laws and Regulations Economic Fact Sheet
Cooperative Extension Service

  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Vacant

    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

    Oishi, Darcy 8089739524

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

  • State Plant Health Director

    Harrington, Vernon (808) 838-2780

    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

    Ishibashi, Yolisa (808) 838-2789
    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
Trouble in Paradise: A Blight Threatens Key Hawaiian Tree by Richard Schiffman: Yale Environment 360
APHIS Establishes a host list for the Malaysian fruit fly.
Hawaiian Scarab ID
Ohia wilt disease found in West Hawaii | West Hawaii Today
No little fire ants found in Honolulu after treatment - Washington Times
Where are the worlds ants - First ever map detailing 15,000 species launched
Japanese Fresh Unshu Oranges Technical Change
USDA Asks People to Check Their Trees for Signs of the Asian Longhorned Beetle During the Month of August
APHIS Announces Dates for Fiscal Year 2016 Farm Bill 10007 Open Period
Nicotinoid and fungal disease team up to break down termites tough defenses
New Fruit Fly lure Developed From Pests Favorite Scent
2015 Farm Bill Section 10007 Spending Plan Announcement
Hawaiian war on major bee pest could help Australia prepare for future varroa destructor invasion
Giant Invasive Crab Caught Walking Down The Street In Hawaii
Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.: Biological Control Agent for Asian Citrus Psyllid....
HLB Defense: APHIS seeks comment on predator wasp release | Orchard Crops content from Southwest Farm Press
Navy battling rhino beetles infestation at Hawaii base - News - Stripes
Inspectors find Asian gypsy moth on ship in Honolulu port | West Hawaii Today
Importation of Onion Leaves for Eating From Hawaii
Importation of Fresh Blueberry Fruit From Morocco Into the Continental United States
APHIS Modifies Gypsy Moth Regulatory Policy for Logs
Importation of Onion Leaves for Eating From Hawaii
Help USDA Stop Invaders that Could Devastate U.S. Crops and Forests
Breaking Bad - Insect pests in the making
Bill seeks to squash little fire ants | West Hawaii Today
Senators approve fire ant funding
Plan calls for dogs to sniff out invasive species
County could receive funds to battle little fire ant
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Spotlights the Importance of Prevention and Management Strategies
Bills seek huge hike in funds to battle little fire ant, beetle
NAPPO - Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Detected in Hawaii
Maui Residents Urged to Check Ferns for Little Fire Ants
Little fire ant spreads to Maui, Oahu

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Videos

New Video Shines Spotlight on Invasive Pests

CAPS 2016 Survey Targets   
Common Name Scientific Name Destinations
Banana mild mosaic (BanMMV) Incertae sedis Banana Mild Mosaic Virus Pest Info
Banana virus X (BVX) Incertae sedis Banana Virus X Pest Info
Chinese slug Meghimatium pictum Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Citrus longhorned beetle Anoplophora chinensis Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Cochlicellid snails Cochlicella spp. Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Hygromiid snails Cernuella spp. Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Hygromiid snails Monacha spp. Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Japanese pine sawyer Monochamus alternatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Leatherleaf slugs Belocaulus spp. Pest Info
Leatherleaf slugs Colosius spp. Pest Info
Leatherleaf slugs Laevicaulis spp. Pest Info
Leatherleaf slugs Sarasinula spp. Pest Info
Leatherleaf slugs Semperula spp. Pest Info
Leatherleaf slugs Veronicella spp. Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Oak Ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Oak splendour beetle Agrilus biguttatus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Panama disease tr4 Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense tropical race 4 Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Redbay Ambrosia beetle Xyleborus glabratus Pest Info | NAPIS Maps
Sakhalin pine sawyer Monochamus saltuarius Pest Info | NAPIS Maps