Moving to Del Norte County

Don’t Pack a Pest! Spongy Moth and Spotted Lanternfly Notice

Help us to reduce the spread of spongy moths and another pest of concern, the spotted lanternfly. Please call the Ag department at (707) 464-0878 when moving from infested areas in the northeastern United States or from other countries in Europe and Asia. We will come out to inspect your outdoor articles such as trailers, boats, lawn items, etc., for all life stages of these pests. This service is free of charge.

For more information on spongy moths: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/SpongyMoth_FlightedSpongyMoth/

Spotted lanternfly information is available at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/slf

Sudden Oak Death Notice

Phytophthora ramorum, the water mold that causes Sudden Oak Death (SOD), is a devastating disease that particularly affects Douglas fir, California bay laurel, and tanoak. Please help us keep our beautiful forests safe. Do not collect or transport host/plant material from an infested or quarantined area, including firewood. SOD has a broad host range and outdoor plants should not be moved from areas in which SOD has been detected unless tested by your local Agricultural Department for the disease.

As of January, 2021, the following Oregon and California counties are under quarantine for SOD: Alameda, Contra Costa, Curry, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Trinity.

Visit suddenoakdeath.org for more information.