Michigan Agriculture At Risk Of Invasive Beetle
U.S. Customs and Border Protection found an invasive bug at crossings in Detroit and Port Huron that could threaten Michigan's agricultural industry. Two of the Khapra beetles were found in a shipment of chickpeas from India this spring at the Detroit crossing, and two Khapra larvae and a live beetle were found in a family's luggage last month in Port Huron. The Khapra beetle is about as big as a nickel, but U.S. agriculture department officials say that if it gets loose it will be a major problem in Michigan.