- 5/2019 - DOD to address rhino beetle infestation on military land
- 11/2018 - APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program
- 11/2018 - Researchers look for answers to beetle problem
- 10/2018 - Green waste could boost rhino beetle population
- 9/2018 - New tree pest found at UOG site in Yigo
- 4/2018 - APHIS Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for National Fruit Fly Co-op Control Program
- 9/2017 - APHIS' Self-Inspection Gypsy Moth Checklist is Available as a Web-based Form
- 8/2017 - Invasive species council returned $100K in funds
- 8/2017 - USDA - Farm Bill Section 10007 Period for Project Suggestions Closes Next Week
- 8/2017 - USDA - August Is Tree Check Month, Public's Help Needed to Stop the Invasive ALB in Its Tracks
Guam
State Plant Health Director
lance otsubo, (808) 877-8757
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 Rosario, (671) 487-1640
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 Melzer, (808) 956-7887
Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.
Pest Survey Specialist
Sheldon Arakawa, (808) 743-1535
Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.
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