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Back in August, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists stopped Khapra beetles from entering the US at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). CBP found these invasive pests hidden among travelers arriving from Sudan, India and Turkey. The Khapra beetle and cast skin remains are known to be found in dry fava beans, dried coriander seeds and dried dates.

Khapra beetles are resilient bugs that can live without food for long periods of time and known to be resistant to insect sprays. They typically feed on grain and cereal but can eat other food products to survive – as such the introduction of the Khapra bettle would be damaging to US agriculture.

According to CBP – agricultural specialists intercept over 352 agricultural pests per day. If you have a pest issue or CBP sent you a notice regarding wood packaging materials – contact experienced customs and WPM/wasps attorneys at 832.896.6288 or by email at attorney.dave@yahoo.com.