Meanwhile, two UC scientists are saying the CDFA's LBAM eradication test scheduled for August in Napa and Sonoma counties is unnecessary and destined to fail, according to an article in the San Jose Mercury News.
"Honestly, it's a waste of money," the story quoted UC Santa Cruz arboretum director Daniel Harder.
UC Davis entomologist James Carey believes LBAM is already established in California and can be controlled by pest management methods used on similar species.
"Even conceding that the LBAM infestation is serious, and I don't, you have to pick your battles. This one can't be for eradication," Carey was quoted.