Guam Department of Agriculture, Biosecurity Division

27/05/2023

Don’t pack a pest… please listen to a great message from the GuamGuy on managing your waste during your disaster cleanup.

1) Again, I have not heard of any cases of Dengue or Zika or anything from mosquitos at the moment. But just in case, let’s control mosquitos to prevent whatever they might be carrying if anything. 2) Little Fire Ants are difficult to see but very easy to feel when you get bit. If you’re working outside and start feeling the burn, you might have LFA. They’re visible to the human eye but difficult to see unless you’re really trying. Take out your phone, get the best picture you can, and send it to me or .biosec for confirmation. You’ll need to find some and then zoom in a lot for a good picture. You can also buy the ant killer from Home Depot. The brand is Amdro but make sure it says it works on Fire Ants (and not just regular ants). 3) Although Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is currently island-wide, we predict there will be a population boom due to the increase of greenwaste piles which are literal breeding sites for CRB to breed. You can get teller netting from Guam Home Center to cover your piles and trap breeding adults and their offspring.
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27/02/2023

If you're traveling back to Guam with agricultural items such as fruits, vegetables, plants, meat, etc., please declare them to the Guam Customs & Quarantine. These items may carry non-native species that can damage our natural ecosystem. Preserve and protect the tropical paradise we call home. Please “Don't Pack A Pest!”

30/05/2022

Today’s last invasive species awareness tip of the day come from a concerned resident; please learn how to find little fire ants to identify and stop the spread. Call 475-PEST for assistance.

29/05/2022

GISAW is technically over but we had two great tips left to share. Happy Memorial Day Guahan!
Today’s invasive species awareness tip of the day comes from the Guam Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts… Volunteer! Whether it be invasive plant removal or replanting native trees with your local agriculture experts, get involved and engaged with invasive species management.

28/05/2022

Happy Sunday Guam! Today’s invasive species tip of the day is to consult with the Biosecurity division before ordering any plants online to prevent any invasive pests or diseases from accidentally hitchhiking into the island.

27/05/2022

Today’s invasive species tip of the day comes from our partners at the Research Coproration of the University of Guam; Plant and cultivate Guam’s native plant species, not non-native and invasive plants.

26/05/2022

Morning Guam! The Southern Guam Soil and Water Conservation District presents todays invasive species awareness tip of the day: manage your green waste properly to prevent the spread of invasive species on Guam.

25/05/2022

Today’s invasive species awareness tip of the day comes from Biosecurity’s very own 🐝 specialist , Bee 🐝 aware and report any potential invasive species to Department of Agriculture at 475-PEST/7378.

24/05/2022

Your Invasive Species Awareness tip of the day comes from partners at the University of Guam: check all cargo for invasive species before traveling to Cocos Island to preserve the endangered Ko’ko!

23/05/2022

Please take our invasive species awareness survey and enter for a chance to win a consignment bag of produce from the Farmer’s Cooperative Association of Guam!

Domestic Import of Fruits and Vegetables to GuamThis factsheet briefly summarizes the steps in obtaining an import permit for importation of fruits and vegetables from the US mainland, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and Hawai‘i. It is very important to note that the importati...

23/05/2022

Manana Si’ Yu’os Guahan! Your invasive species awareness tip of the day comes from the Farmers Cooperative Association of Guam: Buy local to reduce the risk of hitchhiking pest on imported food.