Tag: Asian Gypsy Moth

The West of England P&I Club has issued new Loss Prevention Bulletin on the issue of Asian Gypsy Moth

The Standard P&I Club issues Alert regarding The flight season of the Asian Gypsy Moth

The UK P&I Club has posted on its webiste updated information regarding the Asian Gypsy Moth based on new circulars issued by the CFIA and USDA in advance of peak season starting from March 1st, 2014.

CBP reports that Asian gypsy moth egg masses were found and destroyed

Chile introduces new Asian Gypsy Moth Regulations

Ships continue to arrive to North America with AGM egg masses resulting in delays at ports The United States Department of Agriculture and the Canadian FoodInspection Agency have issued a joint bulletin reporting that Asian gypsy moth (AGM) populations remain high this year in Russia, Japan, Korea and Northern China.As aconsequence, ships continue to arrive to North America with AGM egg masses. This has led todelayed entry to ports in the United States and Canada.As a reminder, for vessels to avoid potential delays to port entry in North America, they should:acquire AGM certification;depart from regulated ports as soon as possible following the issuance of AGM certification;andconduct self-checking while en route to North America to remove and destroy all egg massesdetected.Although the U.S. and Canada are in full agreement on therequirement for AGM pre-departure certification and vessels arriving free from all AGMlife forms (egg masses, pupae, adults), due to sovereign regulations and policies, thereremain differences in port-of-entry processes between the two countries.Please contactlocal inspection authorities in the port of entry if you have any questions regarding AGMimport requirements or clearance procedures.

Update on Asian Gypsy Moths

ISS Warns of Asian Gypsy Moth Regulations for North American Ports

Update on Asian Gypsy Moths

CBP Catches Asian Gypsy Moths at Port of Tacoma