New Pest in Town Targets Ficus
Feb. 11, 2013 | 6:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Varieties of the plant are extremely popular in homes and yards. They can suffer heavy damage from the invasive insect.
Agriculture
VIDEO: The Asian Citrus Psyllid Threat
Oct. 25, 2012 | 4:23 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County is watching closely for a pest that threatens San Diego’s multimillion dollar citrus industry.
Weeding Out Leafy Invaders
Sep. 6, 2012 | 4:08 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
They bloom in beautiful, vibrant colors. But they’re also ruthless killers of native plants. Learn the County’s top five Most Wanted Weeds.
Keeping Mother’s Day Flowers Free of Pests
May 11, 2012 | 12:54 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Mother’s Day is a busy day for the flower trade, which is big business in San Diego. See how the County is keeping bugs out of the blooms.
VIDEO: Canine Team Sniffs Out Dangerous Plants
May 11, 2012 | 12:38 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
One County of San Diego department works with a trained dog to detect unwanted and dangerous pests in packages. See what she’s sniffing out!
Vineyard Vigilance Targets Winged Threat to Winemakers
Apr. 24, 2012 | 8:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County had never trapped specifically at vineyards until a devastating pest showed up in California.
County Asks Public For Help To Dodge Citrus Disease
Apr. 16, 2012 | 3:53 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
There are several steps you can take to prevent the spread of the disease that recently made its first appearance in California.