> > Although sometimes it may seem like a bother, it’s good to remember that > these phytosanitary rules are in place for a very important reason. > Non-native invasive pests, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, > plants, and animals have serious consequences when introduced into new > areas. Lots and lots of examples of this. > > Although a fine from USDA would be unpleasant, it would be worse to be > responsible for introducing a new pest like the Narcissus bulb fly. Stay safe, - Denis > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2024 23:41:37 -0700 > From: <michaelcmace@gmail.com> > To: <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> > Subject: Re: [pbs] Phytos for bulb imports into the US > Message-ID: <02ae01dae7cb$b0814490$1183cdb0$@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Bern wrote: > > > If they discover your plant import when it gets to the USA and they have > the resources and will to do so, they could easily determine if you have a > USDA permit. It's a worst case scenario, but I wouldn't take that chance. > > Not to mention, everything we write on this mail list, including our names, > is archived online where the USDA or other authorities could easily read > it. > And in the past we've had USDA officials who were members of the list. So > really if you plan to break the rules, it's not a good idea to brag about > it > here. > > Personally, I think it's easier in the long run to just cooperate with the > rules. Not only do you remove the risk, if we cooperate with the USDA we > have a better chance of getting their help when we need adjustments in the > rules. > > Case in point, there is a little-known permit that gives you a way to > import > bulbs into the US without a phyto when you really can't get one. It's > called > a Controlled Import Permit, form 588. I haven't used it, but we've been > told > by USDA personnel in the past that it's an option for us. > > Mike > San Jose, CA > > > _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> PBS Forum https://…