Summary
Agricultural Commissioner Tom Tucker explained how detector dogs at mail hubs intercept invasive pests hitchhiking in shipped fruit and plant material, and said Tulare County can borrow Fresno County's dog team when needed.
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Last discussed Feb 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No new county spending — Tulare County can access Fresno County's detector dog team when needed.
✅Who benefits
Farmers and backyard growers across the county's ag economy, which faces billions in potential pest damage.
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