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They creep, crawl and even sprint across the ground hunting prey. San Diego is home to a surprising variety of spiders, including the Orb Weaver and Wolf spiders, Black Widows, Brown Recluse and even those hairy tarantulas! Most of us spot them and jump back, maybe even scream, but County Agricultural Scientist Tyler Tkachuk actually enjoys them.
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If you purchased a Desert Willow plant from Costco between June 24 and July 3, 2026, it may contain two invasive agricultural pests: the Broad-headed Sharpshooter and the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter. Please check and let us know if you find them.
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The holiday season means shipping gifts and not just through retailers. It’s a time when we personally mail packages to faraway friends and family. Or maybe even travel to deliver them in person and bring back gifts in return. Remember this―don’t pack a pest!
