On Friday, October 1, 2021 a total of five glassy-winged sharpshooters (GWSS) were confirmed on two different traps in a residential part of Vacaville, in Solano County. A delimitation survey that began on Saturday, October 2 confirmed some presence of GWSS at several more sites near the initial trap found through a visual survey. All of the finds so far have been in urban, residential settings in Solano County.
The Solano County Agricultural Commissioner’s office & the Pierce’s Disease Control Program are working together on next steps. The Napa County Ag Commissioner’s office will share a press release and any relevant guidance as soon as available. Current protections in place in Napa County include:
NVG will continue to work with the Napa County Ag Commissioner’s office to keep growers informed as we learn more. For more general information on GWSS, visit NVG’s Pest page and Napa County’s website.
1 Comment
12/13/2024 06:13:24 am
The Ag Commissioner's notice regarding the sighting of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) in residential areas of Solano County is a critical update for local agricultural and residential communities. This pest poses a significant threat to vineyards and other crops, making timely action essential. It's important for all stakeholders to stay informed and follow recommended preventive measures to protect the area's agricultural integrity.
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
Categories
All
PodcastArchives
April 2025
|
Trade Resources: Speakers | Press | Sponsors
Copyright Napa Valley Grapegrowers. All Rights Reserved. 831 Latour Court, Suite A | Napa, CA 94558 Phone: (707) 944-8311 | [email protected] Privacy Policy | Sitemap | All header images © Sarah Anne Risk Napa Valley Grapegrowers is a 501(c)3 public charity. Our federal tax ID number is # 82-2012860 |
Sign-up for our community newsletter
Subscribe to Friends of the Grapegrowers (FOG) to receive exclusive updates, educational workshops, vineyard tours, special events, and a quarterly newsletter with insights into Napa Valley grape-growing, sustainability, climate initiatives, and the latest trends in viticulture.
|