“Beetles can become a serious pest by eating plants ... Importing live insects into the U.S. requires a USDA Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) permit, ...

Someone tried sneaking dozens of live beetles through Los Angeles International Airport inside packages of snacks.

More than three dozen live beetles were found being smuggled into the US hidden in Japanese snacks. Thirty-seven insects were ...