Most of the current tools are one direction... from the University of Florida, USDA, or Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry to the public. We feel that there is a need to obtain timely information from our clientele concerning emerging pest problems. The problems could be the result of shifts in pesticide sensitivity, host range or distribution; or they could be the result of an introduction of a new biotype or species. The primary goal is to identify new, emerging or potential pests before they reach a level that causes significant economic damage.

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