The PD/GWSS Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Kristin Lowe will oversee and guide the Board’s extensive research program as research coordinator. With over 20 years of experience working with growers and researchers at the junction of viticulture science and practical farming, Dr. Lowe brings a valuable perspective to the Board’s mission of investing in research and outreach to protect California vineyards.

As of July 31, 2021, there were 25,491 nursery stock shipments to non-infested areas of the state. Origin county inspectors have stopped two glassy-winged sharpshooter adults, two nymphs, and 20 egg masses from moving in nursery stock shipments. All nursery shipments were found free of GWSS during destination inspections.

As of July 31, 2021, there were 7,288 ATP shipments consisting of 1,525,972 plants. No regulatory actions have been taken against any ATP nurseries for viable life stages so far this year.

Click to learn more about how the Pierce’s Disease Control Program reduces the risk of moving GWSS on nursery stock.

The invasive spotted lanternfly, which is spreading throughout the northeast and mid-Atlantic, is a threat to California’s vineyards, nurseries, and urban, suburban, and rural environments. In addition to keeping this destructive pest out of California, knowing what to look for and what to do if you spot it are key.

This pest alert and other spotted lanternfly communications tools, in English and Spanish, can be found on the PD/GWSS Board website.

Spot the Spotted Lanternfly? Snag it. Snap it. Report it.

Report online: reportapest.cdfa.ca.gov