Ability to Respond Total:19 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Considered the most destructive stored grain pest in the world. Found in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Likelihood of introduction is moderate.
4
Spread Amount
3
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increase use of pesticides potentially will harm the environment.
2
Agricultural
Stored grain, cereal, dried fruit, dry milk.
4
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Home pest of stored food products.
3
Health
Larval caste skins can cause allergic dermatitis.
1
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
17
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Trogoderma detection traps are out statewide.
4
Control
Through quarantine and fumigation.
3
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
Current quarantines prohibit host material from infested areas; A-rated pest.
5
Control
Eradication is mandated with CDFA "A" rating. Not present in Calif. One previous localized infestation in Calif was eradicated.
