Sniff Dog Finds Asian Citrus Psyllids at Sacramento Package Facility
August 28, 2009
August 28, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 28 -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release:
A parcel inspection dog named Tassie, working for the Sacramento County Department of Agriculture, found approximately 100 Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) in a package this week in Sacramento.
The citrus pests were detected in a package containing Guavas and curry leaves. The parcel originated in Texas and was not inspected locally prior to shipment.
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A parcel inspection dog named Tassie, working for the Sacramento County Department of Agriculture, found approximately 100 Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) in a package this week in Sacramento.
The citrus pests were detected in a package containing Guavas and curry leaves. The parcel originated in Texas and was not inspected locally prior to shipment.
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