date:Apr 11, 2013
All month, APHIS will highlight how invasive species can enter the United States and spread, and how the general public can take simple, specific actions to leave these hungry pests behind. Invasive pests and diseases are non-native species that cause - or are likely to cause - harm to the economy, the environment or human health.
At its core, APHIS' mission is protecting animal and plant health in the United States, said Acting APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea. This includes programs to address