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Norfolk CBP intercepts arrival of pest
Red mason bee is native to the United Kingdom
Updated: Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012, 4:44 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012, 4:44 PM EST
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists in the Port of Norfolk intercepted the arrival of a pest native to the United Kingdom. Had the red mason bee been introduced in the U.S., the honey bee population would have been severely impacted.
On Feb. 2, the red mason bee pupae was found in a contained shipment of household goods from the United Kingdom. The pupae, which had parasitic mites, was discovered inside a rolled up rug.
“The Port of Norfolk has a dedicated group of Agriculture Specialists protecting this country from the introduction of harmful pests and plant diseases”, said Mark Laria, area Port Director in Norfolk. “I am very proud of their efforts”.
The shipment will be fumigated before it is released.
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