Quarantine Ended October 7, 2011
Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) was found east of Balboa Park in the City of San Diego. This pest is native to Australia and New Zealand. In it's native land, this pest does not cause much of a problem. However, when pests are transported to an area without natural predators, then watch out! In California, this pest does not have any natural predators and is considered invasive.
LBAM larvae feed on the leaves and fruit of more than 2,000 plants including many fruit, vegetables, ornamentals and trees grown locally. Examples are avocados, citrus, corn, grapes, kiwi, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, pines, roses and jasmine, just to name a few!
The County has had 1,650 LBAM traps in urban areas of San Diego County since April 2007. Currently, the California Department of Food and Agriculture has an additional 300 traps in the nine square miles surrounding the find site.
A California Interior Quarantine, was declared which covers a 1.5 mile radius from the find sites. The quarantine is expected to end the first of October.
Light Brown Apple Moth (Video)
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) LBAM Website
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