US Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Inspection officer, shakes roses

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Justin Vitello, a US Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Inspection officer, shakes roses in an attempt to dislodge any pests that are not allowed into the United States, at United Parcel Service’s shipping facility at the Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida 10 February 2012.

At ports of entry, CBP agriculture specialists ensure that plant pests and plant diseases are detected and prevented from being introduced into the US where they could cause harm to its flower industry, agriculture and economy – Reuters