Light Brown Apple Moth

The Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) is a serious invasive pest that does not naturally occur in North America. It has no known natural enemies in North America and, once established in an area, it can be very difficult to eradicate. While LBAM poses no threat to human or animal health, it is a pest of significant economic concern.

Information we provide to the general public includes

• Questions and Answers - Regulatory Controls to Prevent the Entry of Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM)

Information we provide to the plant industry and scientific community includes:

• Commodity-Specific Import Requirements for the United States
• Policy Directives
  • D-07-03 - Plant Protection (Phytosanitary) Import Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (light brown apple moth