791 - 10/11 - CBP Khapra Beetle Interceptions - USA

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As of September this year agriculture specialists within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have made over 158 Khapra Beetle interceptions. This is more than the total interceptions in calendar year 2010. Khapra beetles are considered one of world's most destructive pests

The following excerpts are taken from the CBP website found at:

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/national/09192011_7.xml

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Date21/10/2011

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