As Mother’s Day approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers of flower import restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent the spread of pests and plant diseases. CBP ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have confiscated live poultry, illegal fruit and 100 live chinch bugs in two vehicles attempting to cross recently from Mexico into South Texas, the agen… ...

The seizures follow recent reports from the agency of confiscated illegal agriculture ... consult the CBP website for rules and regulations. CBP gears up ahead of Mother’s Day flower ...

CBP agriculture specialists inspect all plants that cross from Mexico through the port of entry. They shake the flowers to see if any insects fall out — then look closely at the pests and leaves.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Ahead of Mother’s Day taking place this weekend, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists working at El Paso area ports of entry are gearing up to make ...

CBP said this time of year, they see a surge of flower imports in the ... CBP said agriculture specialists meticulously examine all flowers and plant materials entering the U.S. This thorough ...

This time of year sees a surge in flower imports ... limits on exports. CBP agriculture specialists examine all flowers and plant materials entering the United States. The inspection process ...

SAN DIEGO — As Mother’s Day weekend draws near, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists are ... roses and carnations are allowed entry after inspection, one commonly ...

Imported flowers can pose a risk to American agriculture by bringing in pests and diseases. The CBP ag specialists says certain flowers and plants are not allowed in the U.S. Roses and carnations are ...