South Carolina

State Plant Health Director

Vacant

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

Steven Long, (864) 646-2135

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

Matt Howle, (864) 646-2140

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

Pest Survey Specialist

Isaac Powell, (919) 221-6267

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

5/2021 - APHIS Adds Portions of Charleston and Dorchester Counties, South Carolina to the Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) Quarantine Area
10/2020 - Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment for ALB Eradication Program in South Carolina
8/2020 - ALB eNewsletter
8/2020 - USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
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
7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
7/2020 - Inspectors survey Lowcountry trees after invasive beetle discovered
6/2020 - Tree Surveys Are Underway In South Carolina to Detect Asian Longhorned Beetle USDA Asks Area Residents to Report Signs of the Beetle and to Not Move Firewood
6/2020 - It's National Invasive Species Awareness Week