05/27/2026
Thanks Cynthia for helping us get the word out!
Important Alert for Costco Shoppers who recently purchased grapevines:
"The Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office is issuing an urgent public alert regarding grapevine plants sold at Costco Wholesale stores in Sacramento County infested with the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS), an invasive insect that poses a serious threat to California’s vineyards."
"Between April 21, 2026, and May 21, 2026, Costco Wholesale locations received multiple shipments of grapevines from Burchell Nursery, Inc., located in Fresno County. All life stages of GWSS have been detected on these shipments across multiple counties, including Sacramento, Sonoma, Marin, Solano, Yolo and others."
"What We Are Asking You to Do: If you purchased grapevines or other Burchell Nursery plants from Costco between April 21 and May 21, please:
• Keep the plant isolated in its original pot or container.
• Do not plant the grapevine or tree if you have not already done so.
• If possible, place the plant(s) in two secured trash bags, one inside the other, and seal them closed.
• Do not attempt to return, transport or relocate the plant.
• Do not place the plant in the trash or a compost bin.
• Immediately contact the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office at 916-875-6603 or [email protected].
• An agricultural inspector will be dispatched the same day to examine the grapevine, fruit tree(s) and any nearby host plants.
• As a precautionary measure, GWSS monitoring traps may be placed on the property
https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/glassy-winged-sharpshooter-infested-grapevines-shipped-to-costco.html
