HungryPests
@HungryPests
USDA is raising awareness about invasive pests—non-native species that feed on our crops & plants. Hungry pests impact the environment, public health & economy.
🌱 Happy International Plant Appreciation Day! Love plants? Protect them from invasive pests! Check outdoor gear for pests and follow import rules when traveling or shopping online. Declare ag items at Customs! Learn more: aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…
Spotted Lanternflies might look cool, but these invasive pests are a serious threat to our trees and crops. If you spot one, squash it immediately! Every kill helps protect our environment. Let's work together to stop them from spreading! Learn more 👉 aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…
Traveling this summer? Don’t bring invasive pests with you! 🌲🚗🐜Firewood, plants & produce can carry pests that harm the environment. 🔗 aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…
Ordering plants or seeds online?🌿 Know where they’re coming from! Invasive pests can ride along and hurt ecosystems. More info: aphis.usda.gov/plant-imports/…
Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month by protecting what you love! 🏞️🌱 Invasive pests can hitch a ride on your gear and harm native ecosystems. Do your part to slow the spread: aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…
What’s at stake? Our forests, vineyards & crops. The spotted lanternfly feeds on 70+ plants, weakening trees and threatening ecosystems. It spreads fast—don’t help it hitch a ride. 🔗 aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…
🌲 It’s National Get Outdoors Day! Heading outside? You can help protect forests and parks from invasive pests just by being mindful. Learn how: aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…
Celebrate @PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by doing your part to prevent the spread of invasive species while gardening! Purchase native plants and clean your tools between uses. Your garden will thank you! #PlayCleanGo #PlayCleanGoWeek
🍋 Citrus is under threat this #NationalLemonMonth. Don’t move citrus plants, buy only from certified nurseries, and report any signs of disease. Let’s save our lemons. aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di… #SaveOurCitrus #CitrusGreening
It’s National Love a Tree Day! Show trees some love this year by protecting them from invasive pests. Clean outdoor gear before moving it, buy plants from U.S. sources, and don’t travel with firewood! 🍃 aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di… #LoveATreeDay
🌿It's International Day of Plant Health! Invasive pests threaten the plants we rely on every day—from food crops to forests. You can help stop the spread: -Don’t move firewood -Buy from domestic plant sources -Clean outdoor gear aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di… #PlantHealthDay
🚛📦Moving Month tip: Invasive pests can hide in homegrown plants, outdoor furniture & even firewood! 🐛Don’t let them hitch a ride.🔗aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di… #MovingMonth
It’s #IPPDAM! Invasive pests = BIG problem. They cause $40B in damages annually & spread on the vehicles people drive or in the items they move! ✅ Check outdoor gear ✅ Don’t move firewood ✅ Declare ag products at border aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…
Your actions matter! This IPPDAM, clean your gear, source plants and seeds domestically, and report invasive pests to officials to protect crops and local farmers. Let’s invest in healthier, more efficient agriculture. aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-an… #ProtectOurCrops #FarmersFirst
Secretary Brooke Rollins proclaims April as “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month” and encourages the public to help reduce the spread of invasive pests to protect the American food supply: aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/… #IPPDAM #ProtectOurCrops #FarmersFirst
🇩🇴 The Dominican Republic eradicated the invasive Mediterranean fruit fly in record time with the help of key international partners: @USDA_APHIS @UNFAO, OIRSA, and @iaeaorg! Watch the video to learn more about the collaboration.
Citrus greening disease has taken a toll on citrus fruits, causing crop & economic losses for citrus growers from Florida to Texas. At the Grove-First test site researchers can partner w/ ARS to evaluate therapies for combating citrus greening disease. loom.ly/ZWCOs5A…
This #InternationalDayofForests, let’s protect our forests and the food they provide by preventing the spread of invasive pests. Remember to inspect outdoor gear for pests, avoid moving firewood, and report invasive pests to ag officials. Our forests’ health is our health. 🛡️🌳
🌷 Brighter days, blooming gardens! Help protect spring’s beauty—explore simple ways to prevent invasive pests from spreading. aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resource… #FirstDayOfSpring
Invasive pests like the spotted lanternfly and spongy moth threaten our trees, crops, and ecosystems. Learn about the threat and how you can keep invasive insects and plant diseases from hitchhiking with you in this @BHG story: bhg.com/invasive-insec… #ProtectingPlants
