New York

State Plant Health Director

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.

State Plant Regulatory Official

Christopher Logue, (518) 457-2087

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

Michael Dorgan, (516) 315-9003

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

Pest Survey Specialist

Naomy Candelaria, (787) 602-5682
Erin Caruso, (518) 218-7535

Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

12/2020 - DEC and Partners Announce Effort to Prevent Spread of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
11/2020 - Spotted Lanternfly
8/2020 - Spotted lanternfly warning in NJ and Staten Island
8/2020 - Spotted lanternfly in NY poses risk for vineyards, hops, landscape
8/2020 - Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
8/2020 - USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
8/2020 - USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
8/2020 - ALB eNewsletter
7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
8/2020 - Look out for invasive Asian longhorned beetles in August, report to DEC and USDA