USDA photo Invasive species can devastate agriculture, livelihoods and food security, learn more during Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. Apr 07, 2021 April 2021 is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, designed to raise public awareness about the threat of invasive pests and diseases, which can devastate agriculture, livelihoods and food security. The national outreach initiative declared by USDA enlists the public in the fight against invasive pests, which threaten not only agriculture, but also forests and natural resources. APHIS will partner with the North American Plant Protection Organization and Niagara Falls State Park to hold a special illumination ceremony on April 19-20 from 7-9 p.m. for 15 minutes at the top of every hour (watch it live here: https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls/livecam). The falls will glow with green light in celebration of the United Nations' International Year of Plant Health and to emphasize the need to protect plant health across North America and around the world.