- 12/2020 - Could birds help fight the spotted lanternfly?
- 8/2020 - What to know about the invasive Spotted Lanternfly
- 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
- 7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
- 8/2020 - Pennsylvania lawmakers look to protect farmers through funding to combat spotted lanternfly
- 8/2020 - Be aware of the hemlock woolly adelgid
- 8/2020 - Grape Growers Grapple With Increasing Population of Spotted Lanternfly
- 8/2020 - Invasive spotted lanternfly has yet to be spotted in Michigan
Pennsylvania
State Plant Health Director
Timothy Newcamp, (717) 241-0121
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
Dana Rhodes, (717) 772-5205
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
Mike Hutchinson
Ekaterina Nikolaeva, (717) 705-5857
Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.
Pest Survey Specialist
Mara Connor, (267) 278-8857
Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.
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- USFS - Microstegium vimineum
- ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Federal Noxious Weeds Key
- ITP and QBIT Release iOS Lucid Mobile Apps - Terrestrial Mollusc Key
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