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Zhongshan Port Customs under Gongbei Customs
Among the incoming logs, the Latin cockroach species were intercepted
This is a new species reported for the first time in the world
then
On a batch of logs imported from French Guiana
When conducting joint quarantine
Customs intercepted a cockroach
The on-site customs officer quickly took samples and sent them to the laboratory for evaluation
and carry out quarantine treatment for the same batch of goods
Gongbei Customs Health Center
Chen Jian, an engineer at the Vector Lab, said:
We identify DNA barcoding and morphology
None of the known species have been matched
After further research
The procedure confirmed that the cockroach was not described
Latin cockroach is a species of cockroach
First reported worldwide
The relevant information is published in the form of a paper here
Chinese Journal of Vector Biology and Control
Cockroaches, commonly known as cockroaches
There are currently more than 4,000 known species
It is one of the important vector organisms monitored at customs ports
It has strong adaptability and fecundity
As an alien species, it is easy to colonize in invasive areas
It poses a threat to the ecological environment of the invasion area
It is also possible to carry unknown pathogens to spread disease
Harm to human health
Almost 3 years
Zhongshan Port Customs is at the port of the jurisdiction
One species of cockroach reported for the first time in the world was intercepted
and 5 other species of cockroaches that have not been distributed in China
Recently
Beetles, lizards, snakes and other "exotic pets"
It is favored by many people
There are many types of "exotic pets"
Breeding "exotic pets" presents diverse and personalized characteristics
The Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued a communiqué to show
At present, more than 660 invasive alien species have been found on the mainland
Agricultural and forestry production safety, food security,
Biosecurity and ecological security pose serious threats
presently
Mainland Biosecurity Law of the People's Republic of China
Law of the People's Republic of China on the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering and Leaving the Country
and many other laws and regulations
There are clear provisions on the prohibition of illegal introduction of invasive alien species
In order to make every effort to "block" the invasion of alien species
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, General Administration of Customs
This year, the Measures for the Management of Invasive Alien Species were jointly issued
It will come into force on August 1
Among them, it is clear
Illegal introduction, carrying, delivery,
Crack down on illegal activities such as smuggling of alien species
And require any unit and individual to be unapproved
Alien species shall not be introduced, released or discarded without authorization
Don't think of "foreign pets" as cute pets
Love your home, me, and him
Comprehensive: CCTV Network, CCTV News
Source: Guangdong Public DV site