Can I receive plant pathogenic nematodes in soil from infested fields?
A. It depends. Soil is biologically rich and often contains animal pathogens, weed seeds, and other plant pathogens that APHIS regulates. An APHIS soil quarantine may be in effect for the county of origin. Movement of field-collected soil has the potential to spread these pests, so recipients of samples must show the ability to contain all of them before a permit may be issued.
