Costco puts California on high alert after damaging invasive species found on plants ^62.5%

The Independent - By Jasmine Fernández - 5/29/2026, 11:14 PM

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Agricultural officials in Northern California have issued an urgent warning after an invasive, plant-killing insect was discovered on grapevines and citrus plants sold at local Costco stores. The insect, known as the glassy-winged sharpshooter, carries a bacterial disease that can destroy entire vineyards. Inspectors found it on plant... more