Invasive Beetle Detected in Central Valley Almonds, Pistachios; Rep. Harder Pushes USDA for Emergency Response
February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release:
Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) is sounding the alarm on an invasive species of beetle that's been detected in the Central Valley
infesting almonds and pistachios. These invasive almond beetles and their larvae feed on the kernels of nuts and can cause massive crop losses. These pests - Carpophilus truncates (Nitidulidae), also known as Carpophilus beetles or invasive almo . . .
Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) is sounding the alarm on an invasive species of beetle that's been detected in the Central Valley
infesting almonds and pistachios. These invasive almond beetles and their larvae feed on the kernels of nuts and can cause massive crop losses. These pests - Carpophilus truncates (Nitidulidae), also known as Carpophilus beetles or invasive almo . . .