1 - Phytosanitary Resources

Introduction
14. Traceback and trace-forward investigations are conducted.
15. Field identification procedures are standardized.
16. Data reporting is standardized.
17. Regulatory actions are taken.
18. Environmental Assessments are completed as necessary.
19. Treatment is applied for required pest generational time.
20. Environmental monitoring is conducted, if appropriate.
21. Pest monitoring surveys are conducted to evaluate program success.
22. Programs are designed for eradication, containment, or long-term use.
Preventing an Infestation
Federal and State regulatory officials must conduct inspections and apply
prescribed measures to ensure that pests do not spread within or between
properties. Federal and State regulatory officials conducting inspections should
follow the sanitation guidelines in the section Preparation, Sanitization, and
Clean-Up on page 4-2 before entering and upon leaving each property to
prevent contamination.
Scope
The guidelines is divided into the following chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Pest Information
3. Identification
4. Survey Procedures
5. Regulatory Procedures
6. Control Procedures
7. Environmental Regulations
8. Pathways
The guidelines also includes appendixes, a glossary, and an index.
1-4 Tomato Leafminer 6/2011
Emergency and Domestic Programs