What is Gypsy Moth Quarantine?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gypsy moth quarantine requires that all outdoor household articles be inspected for gypsy moth life stages prior to transportation from an infested area into the state of California. This leaf-eating caterpillar can destroy trees and plant life. Failure to inspect household articles is a violation of USDA quarantine regulations and may result in significant civil penalties. For more information, please visit the USDA web site.

To be in compliance with the USDA regulations in the state of California, MoveBuilder now requires a pre-faxed self inspection checklist at least one week prior to your trailer drop off date. This paperwork will be imaged and accompany your shipment when crossing into the state of California. This process will help ensure that your shipment is not detained at the border.

If you have a problem reviewing the checklist, you may need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available for free online.