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Pest Stopped At Calexico Border PDF Print E-mail
Written by Carroll Buckley   
Friday, 13 November 2009

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agricultural Specialists prevented the Chysomelidae , a Systena species pest from entering the United States through the Calexico east port of entry.
The pest , known as the Pale-striped flea beetle , was discovered during tailgate inspections at the cargo import facility at the Calexico east port of entry on November 9 , 2009. The first discovery was made in a shipment of more than 700 boxes of fresh Red Oak , fresh Red Romaine and fresh Arugula produce. The second shipment that was intercepted contained more than 800 boxes of Mizuna , Coriander and Tango produce.Both shipments were sent back to Mexico. According to Billy Whitford , the Director of Port Operations in Calexico , preventing pests that pose a risk to our agriculture industry is just another facet of the responsibilities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists and Officers who are guarding our ports of entry.
 
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