Posted on 08/25/2011 10:30:28 AM PDT by george76
One of the world's "most feared" pests was discovered on American soil. The Khapra beetle, in larva stage, was identified by customs officials last week in a 10-pound bag of rice that came from India.
In a press release, Customs and Border Protection described the bug as "one of the world's most tenacious and destructive stored-produce pests because of its ability to damage grain."
The beetles originated in South Asia but have invaded parts of northern Africa, the Middle East, and even Europe, Asia and South Africa.
The Khapra beetle first invaded California in 1953. The infestation was not eradicated until 1966, at a cost of $15 million.
Customs specialists have intercepted the beetle 100 times this year, "compared to three to six per year in 2005 and 2006, and
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Better known as Rahm.
More freaking illegal aliens messing up the country. /sarc
I thought they meant Rahm Emanuel.
Boroach Obuggery!
The actual story could have read:
One of the world’s “most feared” pests was discovered on American soil. The (.)bama beetle, in larva stage, was identified by customs officials around Martha’s Vineyard. Known for heaping devastation upon economies in comes into contact with it has only one known antidote: Tea Party Vaccine.
They can find a little bug in a bag of rice, but they can’t stop millions of people from illegally crossing our borders.
Looks like a Dem.
One of the world’s ‘most feared’ pests found in Chicago
Luke 21:11 “There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.”
Good point!
Or bambi’s records.
Looks like a Dem.
May look like one but it isn’t because it is not BLOOD SUCKING!
Are they absolutely certain this isn’t just another of Obama’s Czars?
‘damage grain’ !!!Good lord! The liquor industry!!!This is a real emergency in Chicago!!!
Thanks for the photo, I was going to go see what they looked like. Hairy little buggers.
DDT
Darn! Y’all beat me too it! The Rahm Beetle
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