Don't Pack a Pest

Educating travelers about the risks associated with bringing undeclared agricultural items into the United States. 🧳🚫🍊

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CBP works hard every day to safeguard agriculture by preventing plant pests and animal diseases from entering the U.S. Help protect our plants and animals, declare agricultural products during international travel.

Learn about declaring at https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.

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With the projected rise in international travel this summer, there's an increased risk of plant pests and animal diseases entering the U.S. To safeguard agriculture, travelers must declare all agricultural items before entering the U.S.

See https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv for more.

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When traveling for the holiday, be cautious about packing items that may harbor plant pests or animal diseases such as food, plants or souvenirs. Declare agricultural items to a CBP official upon entry to ensure the safety of U.S. agriculture.

More at https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.

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International souvenirs such as plants, flowers or seeds may contain harmful pests. Buy agricultural products locally to support nurseries and protect the environment.

More info at https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.

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Celebrate World Biodiversity Day by protecting our ecosystems from invasive and non-native plant pests. Declare all agricultural products when you travel internationally to keep our plants safe and healthy.

Learn more at https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.

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For National Beef Month, it's important to note that international farm visits can be harmful if undeclared. Travelers need to declare farm visits and meat products to prevent the spread of deadly animal diseases.

Learn more at https://t.co/QEV9OM1r23.

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Plant pests and animal disease can cling onto items you pack in your luggage and harm the environment.

Declaring agricultural products for inspection is a safety precaution that helps protect our food supply and the environment.

Get more info at https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.

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Passenger luggage is one of the largest pathways for invasive plant pests and animal diseases to enter the United States. Declare agricultural products at your port of entry to ensure your luggage is pest free.

Check out https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv for more about what to declare.

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With millions of people traveling, it's vital to declare agricultural items. When cruising, enjoy all the fresh fruits and vegetables, but don't take them with you when you leave. Most won't be allowed to enter the U.S. and should be left behind.

More at https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.

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The travel and tourism industry is valuable to the economy and our well-being, but only when travelers are responsible.

Traveling with undeclared items is a huge risk to the health and safety of agriculture and the environment. Find more at https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.

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Seeds from another country may harbor plant pests and diseases that can easily spread and hurt native species. Always declare seeds and agricultural products during international travel. 🌱

For more information, visit https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.

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May is National Beef Month! This is a great time to recognize the importance of the beef industry and how animal diseases can drastically impact production. 🥩

Visit https://t.co/QEV9OM1r23 to check out what meat products are allowed to enter the U.S.

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Fruit flies may be small, but they can do a lot of damage. Agricultural products brought into the U.S. without inspection can be the source of the threat. Travel responsibly and declare agricultural products to Customs!

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The spotted lanternfly can't fly long distances, but it is a natural hitchhiker! Don't let these pests hitch a ride on your luggage!

Declare agricultural products from international travel to prevent pests from threatening natural resources. See https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv for more.

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As we celebrate Earth Day tomorrow, it is important to remember invasive plant pests and animal disease pose a severe threat to the world's food and agriculture. Declare all agricultural products to keep our plants and animals safe! 🌿

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Citrus greening continues to affect citrus production. HLB has destroyed millions of acres of citrus trees worldwide.

Avoid moving citrus fruits or plants during international travel. Declare all agricultural products! For more, see https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.

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Traveling with undeclared meat and poultry products can be just as dangerous as undeclared farm visits in a foreign country.

Be sure to let Customs officials know about any farm visits or if you are bringing meat back into the U.S. Visit https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv for more.

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If you are traveling to the U.S. by plane, car, cruise or ferry, these are the agricultural products that may carry plant pests or animal disease. ⚠️

Declare agricultural products at your port of entry so you Don't Pack a Pest! More on what to declare at https://t.co/QEV9OM1r23.

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April is National Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month! Pests negatively affect grains, fruit crops, grapevines, vegetables, trees and more.

Declaring agricultural products when you travel internationally makes a difference. Check out https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv to see how.

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Transporting flowers or plants from one country to another can be a tricky task, but it can also be harmful to the environment if plant pests are involved. 💐

Fresh cut flowers and greenery must be declared to Customs officials for inspection. See more https://t.co/QEV9OM0Tcv.