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