03/16/2014
Exotic pest denied entry to US and sent back to Mexico
Exotic pest denied entry to US and sent back to Mexico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists intercepted a rare pest at the Pharr-Reynosa International bridge.
It was the first time the live pest had been discovered in the U.S., CBP says.
It was on March 8th that officers found the exotic pest in a shipment of celery coming in from Mexico.
The exotic pest is known to feed on the roots of plants.
Agriculture specialists work to ensure they protect American agriculture, and they spotted the insect.
"This is exactly the kind of pest we want to stop. This is one of the significant roles in protecting our agricultural resources by conducting inspections,” Diane Vlasik the chief agriculture specialist said.
After several incidents of concern were found in the shipment, it was denied entry and returned to Mexico.
CBP confirms the insect is known as a Signoret, which does not exist in the U.S.
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