Virginia
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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Plant Protection Laws and Regulations Economic Fact Sheet
Cooperative Extension Service

  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    David Gianino 804-786-3515

    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

    Tina MacIntyre (804) 692-2499

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

  • State Plant Health Director

    Karen A Williams 804-226-5262

    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

    Milton Wright (804) 836-7062
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.



News
Second infestation of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid confirmed in Adirondacks
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
Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
Finally, Something Good to Say About Fire Ants
Invasive Fire Ants Limiting Spread of Meat Allergy, But Pose Their Own Dangers
Researchers: Invasive fire ants may limit spread of meat allergy
Asian giant hornet not expected in VA anytime soon
Invasive spotted lanternfly has yet to be spotted in Michigan
Invasion of the Invasives
How Climate Change Is Fueling Virginia's Fire Ant Invasion
How to report spotted lanternfly sightings in Ohio
Invasive spotted lanternfly could affect area's fruit crops
Samurai Wasps Released to Combat Stink Bugs
Noxious weed Salvinia molesta
Emerald ash borer isn't the only dangerous invader for Virginia
Southeast Virginia farmers antsy over damaging, disruptive pests
Threats to the Tree of Life
Fire ant quarantine expanded westward
7 Virginia counties, 11 cities now under fire ant quarantine
Virginia expands Imported Fire Ant Quarantine
This is not a drill: Fire ant quarantine expands in Virginia
The dreaded Spotted Lanternfly can be a crafty hitchhiker
Denville Residents Be on the Lookout for the Spotted Lanternfly
Destructive spotted lanternflies confirmed in Clarke County
'They're critically important': Virginia's ash trees are under siege
Signs point to a possible increase in local stink bug population
Is the Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly Headed Your Way?
A squad of volunteers musters to rid Crim Dell of the silent green invasion of stilt grass
Biological Control for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Where Do We Stand?
USDA grant to study transport of pollen from hemp, switchgrass
Spotted Lanternfly a Sticky Nuisance and a Billion Dollar-Plus Threat in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Virginia
'Die, die, die, spotted lanternfly': towns fight bug invasion
How to get stink bugs out of the house and keep them out
Lycorma delicatula (Spotted Lanternfly): APHIS Provides an Update on Activities
APHIS Provides an Update on Spotted Lanternfly Activities
APHIS provides an update on spotted lanternfly activities
Biting, stinging fire ants nest throughout Hampton Roads. And they're still spreading.
New study on citrus greening disease: Climate change is a factor
Researchers publish new study on citrus greening disease
Researchers publish new study on citrus greening disease
Quarantine in effect for Spotted Lanternfly
US state of Virginia establishes quarantine to stop spread of spotted lanternfly
Virginia establishes quarantine to stop spread of spotted lanternfly
Winchester and Frederick County Quarantined to Stop Spread of Spotted Lanternfly
What Virginians need to know about spotted lanternfly, and the effort to stop its spread
What Virginians need to know about spotted lanternfly and the effort to stop its spread
Homeowners urged to inspect ash trees for 'destructive' emerald ash borer
Stink bugs bugging you? Asian species spotted on Eastern Shore
'One of the most destructive forest pests' infests Richmond trees
Highland staying one step ahead of the Emerald Ash Borer
Experts work to prevent spread of invasive Spotted Lanternfly
Hope grows in lanternfly-killing fungi found near Berks fruit farm
Column: Defending against the chafer beetle
Proven Treatment for Spotted Lanternfly
APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program
Boxwood blight hits Danville area
Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map
Indian Swampweed: Ecological Risk Screening Summary
APHIS Provides an Update on Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula (White)) Activities
Physician, state entomologist weigh in on mosquito-borne disease risk and protection
Spotted lanternfly could harm Virginia crops and plants
Virginia Tech beginning fight against invasive spotted lanternfly seen in Winchester
Health Alert: Dangerous plants
Giant hogweed deliberately planted in Clarke County
Hogweed plant that causes burns, blindness found in northern Virginia
Found In Alexandria: A Poisonous Plant That Causes Burns And Blindness
Giant hogweed, a toxic plant you need to know about in Va.
Invasive, Blinding Weed Spreads to Virginia
Noxious weed alert: Giant hogweed spotted in Virginia
Bee losses this winter are up close to 60% in Virginia
VDACS reports increase in honeybee colony losses
Winter Losses of Honeybee Colonies Greater than Anticipated
Bee losses over the winter nearly 60 percent
New reference guide of poisonous plants released
Virginia sees high honeybee losses over winter
Poisonous Weed Spotted Close To Tennessee
How to safely remove invasive giant hogweed plant
Dangerous Giant hogweed confirmed in Virginia but no evidence of toxic sap spreading
Macron Tree Gift to Trump Disappeared From White House Lawn
Beware emerald ash borer babies
APHIS Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for National Fruit Fly Co-op Control Program
Spotted Lanternfly: Invasive Species Threatening Tri-State Trees
New invasive species detected in Virginia
APHIS' Self-Inspection Gypsy Moth Checklist is Available as a Web-based Form
State parks fight invasive Asian shrub
Chesterfield continues to monitor invasive plant growth in reservoir
USDA - Farm Bill Section 10007 Period for Project Suggestions Closes Next Week
The Real Value of Extension - Guidance, Research, and Education
Little critters causing problems in the trees
Rep. Rooney introduces bipartisan CITRUS Act to save threatened industry
USDA - August Is Tree Check Month, Public's Help Needed to Stop the Invasive ALB in Its Tracks
APHIS Updates List of Approved Wooden Handicraft Manufacturers in China
APHIS will accept proposals for FY 2018 NCPN cooperative agreements
APHIS Adds Wythe County, Virginia, to the Gypsy Moth Regulated Area
Roosevelt Island Reopens - Minus 200 Trees
NAPPO - Gypsy Moth - APHIS adds County in Virginia to the regulated area in the United States.
Fungal Diseases of the Gypsy Moth in North America
National Invasive Species Council - Management Plan 2016–2018
How you can help save honey bee hives - WTOP
Federal Register | Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas; Additions in Minnesota, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
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
Emerald Ash Borer Expanding In SNP
APHIS Announces Dates for Fiscal Year 2016 Farm Bill 10007 Open Period
Invasive hydrilla makes a comeback at Lake Anna - Fredericksburg.com: Environment
Southwest Virginia being targeted for an overabundance of gypsy moths - HeraldCourier.com: News
AFE Research Project To Create Buzz For Honey Bee Health - PerishableNews
April is Invasive Plant, Pest and Disease Awareness Month - Augusta Free Press : Augusta Free Press
Available for Comment: Amendment to Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas
Federal Register | Public Inspection: Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas: Additions in Minnesota, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
Purdue News - Study: Fungus behind deadly disease in walnut trees mutates easily, complicating control
News: Buy firewood locally, and know how much you’re buying : Augusta Free Press
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in 4 more Virginia Counties
Mississippi continues boll weevil-free status
White House Buzz - Federal Officials Move to Curb Losses in U.S. Bee Population
APHIS Modifies Gypsy Moth Regulatory Policy for Logs
Survey to Determine Status of Wild Bee Population
Nosema and Honey Bee Colony Health
Invasive tree-killer found in three more counties
Fight to save Southeast hemlocks takes new tack
A beetle imported to help save hemlock trees
Battle for forests against pests wages on
Bayer CropSciences Second Annual Bee Care Tour Launched in Washington
APHIS Updates Gypsy Moth Factsheet and Inspection Checklist

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