Glassy-winged Sharpshooter/Pierce's Disease Control Program
Staff from the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures routinely inspect incoming Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) host shipments to slow or stop the spread of GWSS. These shipments originate from GWSS infested areas and are destined to San Luis Obispo County.
Nurseries and garden centers, landscapers, plant brokers, and residents purchasing GWSS host plants from nurseries in a GWSS quarantined county must contact one of the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures' three offices to set up an inspection.
It is important that you follow these step-by-step instructions.
More information about GWSS:
- View the California Department of Food and Agriculture's current list of GWSS host plants.
- For current quarantine areas, refer to the California Department of Food and Agriculture Pierce's Disease Control Program Maps.
- California Department of Food and Agriculture Pierce's Disease Control Program
What is the process?
Contact Us
For inspection of incoming plant material shipments, the receiver (nursery, landscaper, etc.) will contact one of the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures three offices, or fax shipment documentation to the dedicated Pest Prevention fax line at (805) 781-1035.
Staff will call the Receiver
Staff from the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures will respond to the receiver to inform them of our estimated time of arrival.
Plant Release
Staff from the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures will inspect plant shipments for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter. They will also verify that the required certification accompanies the shipment. If the plants are free from Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, they will be released for sale or planting.
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.
Location, directions and hours of operation
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Monday - Friday 8-4
810 West Branch
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Tel: (805) 473-7090
Fax: (805) 473-7094
Monday - Friday 8-5
2156 Sierra Way
San Luis Obispo , CA 93401
Tel: (805) 781-5910
Fax: (805) 781-1035
Monday - Friday 8-4
350 North Main Street
Templeton, CA 93465
Tel: (805) 434-5950
Fax: (805) 434-5953
FAQS
If the plants meet the various quarantine requirements within California and are shipped with the proper certifications.
Yes. Some of the incoming shipments inspected have been infested. If a shipment is infested, it is rejected and returned to the place of origin.
Try to collect a sample and bring it in to the closest County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures Office. If you are unable to collect/or bring in a sample, call the nearest office and we will send someone to your location.
Visit the the California Department of Food and Agriculture Pierce's Disease Control Program to view an updated map of the counties that are currently quarantined for GWSS.
