Asian gypsy moth inspection and certification

Vessels must be inspected and must obtain pre-departure certification from a recognized certification of Asian gypsy moth inspection body AIM Control (AIM Group®)

A copy of the certificate, stating that the vessel is free of Asian Gypsy Moth life stages, must be forwarded to US or Canadian agents.

It called: AGM ship inspection and certification

Some countries are requested U.S, Canada, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand,  Mexico.

AGM is not present in North America. AGM may feed on over 600 plant species and can negatively impact North American's agricultural and natural resources

Any AGM detection on a vessel may require the vessel be:

• Ordered out of port and into international waters

• Required to undergo treatment

to Destroy egg masses by:

1. Placing egg masses in alcohol;

2. Boiling the egg masses in water; or

3. Incinerating the egg masses.

Noted:

AGM egg masses should never be discarded by throwing overboard as there have been instances where egg masses have floated to shore and continue to develop, hatch, and spread.

• Re-inspected

• Refused entry (if a ship is not free from Asian gypsy moth)

These circumstances may be minimized by adherence to strict sanitation standards involving the removal and destruction of all AGM egg masses prior to a vessel’s arrival in North America area.

AGM females are known to deposit egg masses while in specific eastern Asia foreign ports between May and October. Egg masses are the most likely life stage to be found on a vessel's parts

AGM –Egg Masses

AGM –Larvae or Caterpillars

AGM –Adult Moths

Vessel Operators Are Encouraged To:

• Search for egg masses

• Collect egg masses

• Destroy egg masses

Conduct Inspections for AGM prior to arrival

• Inspections:

–Increase preparedness for arrival

–Improves likelihood of freedom of movement

AIM Group's AGM inspections and certification for a ship

–Likely reduces AGM presence

–Prevents denial of entry

–Avoids costly schedule and operational delays

What to Expect

Vessels arriving from China, Japan, Korea, and far east Russia during designated periods should obtain certification  prior to departure from these countries.

Vessels found to be infested with AGM will not be authorized to load or unload cargo until free from all life stages of AGM and may be denied access to U.S. ports.

What To Do Perform

A thorough visual inspection  prior to overseas departure.

Perform a thorough visual inspection for AGM  prior to arrival in the U.S. Scrape off, collect and properly destroy all AGM egg masses.

What  NOT To Do

Do not paint over the AGM egg masses.

Do not use high pressure water to remove AGM egg masses.

Do not throw AGM egg masses overboard.

To request  AIM Control (AIM Group®) Asian gypsy moth inspection and certificate, let kindly contact with AIM Control (AIM Group®) asap

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