Officials warn that 157 Costco grapevines may carry vineyard-killing pest in California Wine Country

A vineyard-threatening insect has turned up in plant shipments sold at Costco stores across California's North Bay, prompting an urgent warning for shoppers in Wine Country.

Officials warn that 157 Costco grapevines may carry vineyard-killing pest in California Wine Country. A vineyard-threatening insect has turned up in plant shipments sold at Costco stores across California's North Bay, prompting an urgent warning for shoppers in Wine Country. On May 26, officials said dozens of grapevines were unaccounted for, raising concerns that the pest could spread into neighborhoods, backyards, and commercial growing regions. What's happening? As KRON reported, agriculture officials announced that glassy-winged sharpshooters were found on deliveries of grapevines and citrus plants originating at Burchell Nursery, Inc. in Fresno County and sent to Costco locations in Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Marin counties. The affected plants were delivered between April 21 and Tuesday, May 26, according to the Napa County Agricultu...