Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine
On February 28, 2019, the Delaware Department of Agriculture signed Emergency Regulations for Spotted Lanternfly that enacted a quarantine for this pest. The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicata, threatens Delaware and the United States. This insect is a destructive, invasive plant hopper that attacks many hosts, including forests, ornamental trees, orchards, hops, and grapes. This insect […]
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Overview Under the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Food Products Inspection program, the Delaware Meat Compliance and Enforcement section reviews and enforces meat, poultry, and egg laws at the state and federal levels. Compliance officers ensure that Delawareans are receiving wholesome products that are not misbranded or adulterated. Consumer Complaints Our compliance officers investigate consumer […]
Read MoreSpotted Lanternfly
What is the Spotted Lanternfly? The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicata, threatens Delaware and the United States. This insect is detrimental to Delaware’s agricultural industries, the environment, and residential areas, and impacts interstate commerce. This insect is a destructive, invasive plant hopper that attacks many hosts, including forests, ornamental trees, orchards, hops, and grapes. In 2017, […]
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