Florida produces a wide taxonomical array of agricultural products that are attacked by a broader assortment of arthropod pests. The potential presence of these pests on harvested commodities limits the ability of producers to export these products. Exotic pests are continually becoming established in this subtropical state, increasing barriers to market access. Unfortunately, at the same time that the influx of exotic pests to the state has accelerated, the resources dedicated to overcoming market access barriers have been severely reduced. This poster presents methods that are presently used to overcome quarantine barriers and those that could be used and identifies areas where further study is needed. It also argues for expanded market access research in the state.
Species 1: Diptera Tephritidae Anastrepha suspensa (Caribbean fruit fly)
Species 2: Coleoptera Curculionidae Cylas formicarius elegantulus (sweetpotato weevil)
Species 3: Lepidoptera Pyralidae Diatraea saccharalis (sugarcane borer)
Keywords: market access, invasive species
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