Overview
- CBP says more than 1 billion imported flower stems have already been examined this season, with inspections projected to exceed 1.3 billion.
- Agricultural specialists report over 600 interceptions, most often the fungal pathogen Entyloma meridionale and Noctuidae moth larvae.
- Roughly 88% of commercial cut flowers enter through Miami International Airport, with Otay Mesa and Los Angeles International Airport processing most of the rest.
- Passenger rules include a ban on chrysanthemums from Mexico at entry points, and travelers are required to declare all flowers and plants.
- Bouquets containing detected pests are confiscated on arrival, and CBP warns some foliage such as Murraya can carry the Asian citrus psyllid.