CDFA Pest Prevention Plant Regulation Practice Exam

What should happen to filbert nuts originating in the state of Ohio?

1. Refused admittance

2. Treated with methyl bromide and released

3. Inspected, and if inspection findings are negative, release

4. Held for permit from the Director

The correct answer is: Inspected, and if inspection findings are negative, release

Filbert nuts from Ohio should be inspected upon arrival. This process involves a thorough examination to identify any potential pest issues or contamination that could pose a risk to plant health and agriculture. If the inspection findings are negative—meaning no pests or diseases are detected—the filbert nuts can then be released for further distribution or sale. This approach aligns with best practices in pest prevention, ensuring that only safe, pest-free products can enter the state and helping to protect local agriculture from invasive species. Choosing to inspect rather than refusing admittance or immediately treating with chemicals provides a balanced method that supports trade while maintaining necessary biosecurity measures. If there were any findings of pests or diseases during the inspection, other measures would then be necessary to mitigate risks. However, in this case, the ideal outcome is that the inspection confirms the nuts are safe for distribution.