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Devastating Khapra Beetle Found in Chicago (FULL PRESS RELEASE)

Posted by Chris Monty in August 25th 2011

Pin ItemailprintOne of the world’s “most feared” pests has been found on American soil. The Khapra beetle, in its larva stage, was discovered by customs officials in Chicago last week in a 10-pound bag of rice that came from India. In a press release, Customs and Border Protection describe the Khapra beetle as “one of [...]

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Ataris Pallidipennis Stal Found in USA

Posted by Mark Harrison in August 31st 2009

U.S. customs officials located at Miami International Airport were quite surprised to find an insect known as Ataris Pallidipennis Stal in a shipment of flowers which had come in from South Africa. The little bug could present a great threat to the delicately balanced ecosystems here in the United States. Should they become fruitful and [...]

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United States Customs Service's tag archives

Devastating Khapra Beetle Found in Chicago (FULL PRESS RELEASE)

Ataris Pallidipennis Stal Found in USA

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