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Costco Desert Willow Pest Alert | Seattle News
Costco’s issuing a urgent alert about desert willow plants sold between June 24 and July 3—these might harbor the glassy-winged sharpshooter, a deadly invasive pest that spreads Pierce’s disease, threatening California’s vineyards and citrus crops. Customers are told to quarantine the plants, avoid planting or composting them, and seal them in plastic bags. Returns aren’t accepted, but refunds are available with proof of the notice. This isn’t the first warning—similar alerts have been issued before, and past outbreaks have cost millions and destroyed acres. Early action is critical to stop…
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