30 types of insects found in Christmas trees at Home Depot

Customs and Quarantine agents found no less than 30 different insects in containers that arrived from Oregon and were delivered to Home Depot in Tamuning.

November 18, 2011Updated: November 18, 2011
KUAM NewsBy KUAM News

by Nick Delgado

Guam - Three containers full of Christmas trees brought some unexpected presents with it. Customs and Quarantine agents found no less than 30 different insects in containers that arrived from Oregon and were delivered to Home Depot in Tamuning. 

Customs spokesperson Lieutenant Ferdinand Soriano says as a precaution the containers were sealed while officials identify the insects and determine if they pose a threat to the community.  Last year, dozens of black widow spiders were found inside a container full of Christmas trees.