06/14/2026
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets works to control and eradicate various invasive species, such as the spotted lanternfly, European cherry fruit fly and Asian longhorned beetle, which can harm New York’s agricultural crops, particularly grapes, hops and fruit trees. Staff conduct annual surveys for each of these pests and inspect the state’s nearly 9,000 greenhouses, retail markets and nursery growers and dealers for compliance with invasive plant regulations.
Horticultural inspectors also monitor for invasive pests and diseases, such as European pepper moth and boxwood blight that are harmful to New York’s lands.
Learn more about the invasive species that are a concern for New York agriculture at https://agriculture.ny.gov/plant-industry/plant-health
