Invasive Pests Impact Agriculture

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM

By John Shearer

Unsuspecting travelers import invasive pests that damage crops

Kathryn Bronsky of the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reports that invasive pests cause an estimated 40 billion dollars a year in crop damage.  Bronsky said a good place to go for information on ways to prevent the spread of invasive pests is aphis.usda.gov

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