For as long as I have been talking to customers moving to California about Gypsy Moths, this is still the image that comes to mind.
I can't help it. But depending on your taste, this is probably a little more appealing illustration than what they actually look like.
No they aren't that bad, and I'm sure everyone's mother loves them, but I still can't help but have a preference for my cartoon version.
Gypsy Moths are a big deal if you are moving to the state of California. It doesn't matter if you are using U-Pack, a moving company or driving yourself; at some point, you are going to get stopped and quizzed about Gypsy Moths so I'm here to prep you for the exam – ha ha!
Here is the lowdown - 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 of household goods from an infested area to the state of California. The leaf-eating caterpillar (that turns into a Gypsy Moth) can destroy trees and plant life. And since being "Green" is the way to be, people usually aren't very resistant to comply (and who wants to take hitchhikers in their lawn furniture?). Well, that and if you fail to inspect your household goods, it is a violation of USDA quarantine regulations and may result in significant civil penalties – eek! For more information, you can visit the USDA web site.
To help you be in compliance with the USDA regulations in the state of California, ABF U-Pack Moving requires a pre-faxed self inspection checklist at least one week prior to your loading date. We keep your completed checklist on file and take care of everything at the border so you don't have to worry and your shipment won't be detained. Basically you fill out the paperwork and we take care of the test for you.
