First-in-Nation Insect Found in Leafy Greens at Area Port
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CBP Agents Nab Unique Pest in Shipment of Leafy Greens at Port of Nogales
A first-in-nation insect was encountered in a commercial shipment of leafy greens at the Area Port of Nogales, Arizona this month. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Area Port of Nogales, discovered and quarantined what is known to be "a significant agricultural pest" on May 8. According to U.S. Customs and Border...
The case has called for the attention of experts due to the extreme rarity of the species detected and its potential impact on plant health.
The case has called for the attention of experts due to the extreme rarity of the species detected and its potential impact on plant health.
The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported on the detection and quarantine of a rare agricultural pest during an inspection at the Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona.According to the U.S. unit, the finding occurred on May 8 at the commercial facilities in Butterfly, where agricultural specialists were reviewing a shipment of green leafy vegetables from Mexico.During the inspection, agents located a rare insect that was later …
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