Federal Cooperative Agreements

Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Program (CAPS) is a federal program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine in collaboration with state departments of agriculture.

The CAPS program monitors for and detects insect and plant pests that are threats to agricultural and natural ecosystems. This program helps protect the nation's food supply and is integral to the US Department of Homeland Security. New Hampshire's close proximity to the major international ports of Boston, Halifax and Montreal makes it extremely vulnerable to introductions of exotic (non-indigenous) insects and pathogens. The CAPS program facilitates early detection, rapid response and appropriate actions needed to address introduced pests. Current target pests include exotic wood boring beetles that could have serious impacts to our native forests, and several pests that could invade the state through the horticultural plant industry.

Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Outreach is a project in conjunction with USDA-APHIS to provide outreach and education on the SLF, Lycorma delicatula, an invasive insect recently introduced into the U.S. The Division coordinates the project to facilitate SLF outreach activities provided by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and other state and federal cooperators. If you are interested in available outreach opportunities, please contact the Division.

Recent Pest Survey Info

• CAPS Exotic Wood Borer Survey
• CAPS Nursery Survey
• Forest Pest Survey