GYPSY AND BROWN TAIL MOTH 



G.M. Acres defoliated 1982 - 1,383,265. 

 G.M. Acres defoliated 1983 - 217,548. 

 Brown- tail Moth still found in small infestations of Cape Cod. 



PLANT PEST SURVEYS 



Surveys were completed for presence of the Gypsy Moth in lands around nur- 

 series, and for the European Chafer, Golden Nematode of potato, and Red Steele 

 Disease of strawberry. No new finds of these pests were recorded this year. 



CURRANT AND GOOSEBERRY CONTROL AREA PERMITS 



21 control -area permits allowing the planting of these plants in non- 

 prohibited ares were issued. This permit shows the name and address of the 

 shipper, number of plants shipped and the name and address of the consignee. 



PLANT EXPORT CERTIFICATION 



State plant phytosanitary certificates issued - 86. 

 State tree and shrub seed certificates - 662. 

 Federal export certificates issued - 86. 



COLLABORATION WITH USDA - APHIS 



Cooperative survey activities continued with USDA in Gypsy Moth, Black Stem 

 Rust, and Pest Detection programs. 



The Bureau is also active in the Cooperative National Plant Pest Survey and 

 Detection Program. 



POST ENTRY QUARANTINE 



This year there were 35 sites recorded as growing postentry nursery stock. 

 This is plant material from foreign countries growing here under quarantine. 

 The stock must remain in detention for two growing seasons before it is eligible 

 for release. Inspections and releases from quarantine were made with the 

 cooperation of federal plant inspectors. 



APIARY INSPECTION 



The apiary inspection report will be included in this annual report. 



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