# Costco Grapevines Threaten Wine Country

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-05-27T07:15:38+00:00
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A deadly pest has been found in Northern California wine country—glassy-winged sharpshooters carrying Pierce’s disease, which kills grapevines with no cure. The outbreak stems from infected plants sold at Costco, traced back to Burchell Nursery in Fresno. Over 150 unaccounted vines may already be planted, prompting urgent warnings: don’t plant them, double-bag them instead, and don’t return or trash them. This could devastate vineyards, costing millions and requiring costly replanting. Costco is helping track down owners, and officials have already destroyed some infected plants—including one with live eggs. If you bought vines recently, heed your county’s instructions to stop the spread before it’s too late. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2246ccbd126cd696

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