His love, his tenderness, his constant presence will soon be celebrated in the United States. And with Mother’s Day approaching, US Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialists remind shippers and travelers that there are several restrictions on products being imported from Mexico.

What is sought to avoid is the entry of fungi that later endanger other plants. Especially the “white rust of the chrysanthemum”.

“Certain flowers, vegetation, potted plants, and soil are prohibited to prevent the introduction of plant diseases, invasive insects, and parasitic nematodes. Because of their destructiveness, invasive plant diseases and pests reduce the quality of ornamental plants and crops, costing millions in eradication efforts and export trade restrictions,” reports the CBP.