As Summer Travel and California Tourism Increase, CDFA Reminds Travelers: Don’t Pack a Pest
Agency Emphasizes Heightened Summer Travel Increases the Risk of Pests Hitchhiking in Produce and Other Agricultural Products
With travel demand expected to be exceptionally strong throughout summer 2026, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) alongside federal partners and county agricultural commissioners across California, are reminding travelers not to pack agricultural products that can harbor invasive pests and plant diseases.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260625650946/en/ As travelers from around the globe visit California this summer, officials warn of an increased risk of harmful invasive pests hitchhiking their way into the state.
According to AAA, many Americans are planning to travel more frequently this year and expect to take more vacations in 2026 than they did in 2025.
