Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists have been working diligently to ensure that Valentine’s Day flowers entering the United States are pest-free. According to a CBP news release, over one billion cut flower stems have already been processed for the Valentine’s season.

During inspections, CBP agriculture specialists intercepted a significant number of shipments containing pests and diseases. These interceptions are crucial to protecting American agriculture and the environment from potentially harmful infestations.

The CBP emphasizes their vital role in safeguarding U.S. agriculture by preventing the introduction of exotic plant pests and diseases. Their inspections are a critical line of defense, especially during peak flower import periods like Valentine’s Day, when the volume of shipments dramatically increases.

This Valentine’s Day, while love is in the air, CBP is focused on ensuring that unwanted pests and diseases are not, protecting both the floral industry and the broader agricultural landscape of the United States.

For more details, please refer to the original article on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.