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General Government
Department of Food and Agriculture
LIGHT BROWN APPLE MOTH
The Budget provides $2.0 million General Fund to address the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM). This pest has the potential to harm California's natural ecosystem and cause annual economic losses exceeding $100 million. The LBAM is not native to the continental United States and has no natural enemies to control its population. The Department is working with the United States Department of Agriculture to obtain federal funding.
HIGH-RISK PEST EXCLUSION
The Budget provides $1.5 million General Fund for County Agricultural Commissioners for additional inspection activities at airports, ports, and public and private parcel facilities to detect and exclude new pests and diseases from California's agriculture and natural environment.
BORDER INSPECTION STATIONS
The Budget provides $677,000 General Fund and 11.4 positions to inspect additional vehicles and shipments entering California for assurance the vehicles and shipments are pest-free and compliant with plant quarantine regulations.
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