County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

06/15/2026

DPR is proposing the first major update to California’s Enforcement Response Regulations since 2006. The changes would strengthen protections for communities, increase penalties for the most serious pesticide use violations, and support consistent enforcement statewide.

Public comment is open through July 28, 2026, and three virtual public hearings will be held on July 8, 21, and 28.

More information: https://bit.ly/proposed-updates

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El DPR propone la primera actualización importante a los Reglamentos de Respuesta de Cumplimiento de Ley de California desde 2006. Los cambios fortalecerían protecciones para comunidades, aumentarían las sanciones por las infracciones más graves relacionadas con el uso de pesticidas, y apoyarían una aplicación consistente de la ley en todo el estado.

El período de comentario público está abierto hasta el 28 de julio de 2026. Se realizarán tres audiencias públicas virtuales los días 8, 21 y 28 de julio.

Más información: https://bit.ly/proposed-updates

06/12/2026

Our Weights & Measures team makes sure the price you pay for a product is the same as its posted, advertised, or quoted price.

- Pay attention to the price display to ensure you aren’t being charged more than the listed price.

- If you believe there’s a mistake, check your receipt before leaving the store.

- Report any price errors to the store’s management immediately.

- Ask about the store’s policy for overcharges (Sometimes the store will give you an item for free or subtract a dollar amount).

Attention Consumer Notices must be posted at every point-of-sale station.

If you need to report an issue, contact 1-888-878-3722, or visit sandiegocounty.gov/awm/WM_New/weights---measures-complaints.

06/11/2026

Invasive fruit flies may be tiny, but the damage they can cause could be devastating. These harmful non-native pests lay eggs inside fruits and vegetables, where the developing maggots feed and destroy host produce from the inside out.

Invasive fruit flies threaten backyard gardens and agricultural operations. Several types have been detected in California over the years, and while not every detection results in a quarantine, each one is taken seriously. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and local county agricultural commissioners, works year-round to prevent the spread of these destructive pests.

You can help: Support local agricultural officials, follow quarantine guidelines, please don't bring or ship homegrown fruits and vegetables into California, only buy produce and plants from licensed retailers, and report suspected fruit flies or maggots to the CDFA Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899.

Learn more about invasive fruit flies and what to look for in your own backyard at cdfa.ca.gov/plant.

06/10/2026

Gardeners & growers: keep an eye out for Pink Hibiscus Mealybug. This invasive pest feeds on over 300 plant species and leaves behind sticky residue that can lead to sooty mold, plant decline, and even death. While it’s not known to occur in San Diego County, it’s often found on out-of-state plant shipments.

Want to learn what to look for? A new e-learning course—created with help from a UCCE IPM Advisor Eric Middleton—walks you through identification and reporting in California:
https://bit.ly/4ujvmTy

If you spot cottony clusters on stems or buds, report it to San Diego County’s Plant Pest Diagnostics Lab.

06/09/2026

This Invasive Species Action Week, California Department of Food and Agriculture is urging residents to act against invasive pests that threaten our state’s natural resources, including our state’s citrus trees. From the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) to invasive fruit fly species, there are several invasive pests that could devastate California’s citrus, but together we can protect the citrus trees we all know and love.

One simple way residents can act is by staying informed!

✅ Stay up to date on potential plant or pest quarantines in your area.
✅ Don’t move plant material between, into or out of quarantine areas.
✅ Inspect your backyard trees for signs or symptoms of pests and diseases and report them to the CDFA Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899.

Together, we can slow the spread of invasive pests in California. For more information, visit CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org.

This Invasive Species Action Week, California Department of Food and Agriculture is urging residents to act against invasive pests that threaten our state’s natural resources, including our state’s citrus trees. From the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) to invasive fruit fly species, there are several invasive pests that could devastate California’s citrus, but together we can protect the citrus trees we all know and love.

One simple way residents can act is by staying informed!

✅ Stay up to date on potential plant or pest quarantines in your area.
✅ Don’t move plant material between, into or out of quarantine areas.
✅ Inspect your backyard trees for signs or symptoms of pests and diseases and report them to the CDFA Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899.

Together, we can slow the spread of invasive pests in California. For more information, visit CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org.

06/04/2026

A case of New World screwworm has been detected in Texas. While there are no detections in California, USDA and CDFA urge producers and residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd.

If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office.

For more information, visit WWW.SCREWWORM.GOV.

🚨 With the recent detection of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old bovine in Zavala County, TX, USDA urges residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd.

If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office.

For more information, visit WWW.SCREWWORM.GOV.

05/28/2026

This evening! Provide your feedback on the County’s proposed budget!

Attend a Community Open House in Kearny Mesa tonight from 5-7 p.m. at the County Operations Center, 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego.

Get up-to-date information and share your feedback on the budget here: engage.sandiegocounty.gov/county-budget-2026-28

This evening! Provide your feedback on the County’s proposed budget!

Attend a Community Open House in Kearny Mesa tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at the County Operations Center, 5520 Overland Ave., San Diego.

Get up-to-date information at the link in the comments and leave a comment on the budget.

05/26/2026

Dispose Safely! ♻️⚠️🛢️

Attend a Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection Event on Saturday, May 30 from 9 AM - 1 PM at Campo Road Station to safely drop off toxic, flammable, or corrosive items you can’t toss in the trash including old paint, chemicals, batteries, electronics & more!

‼️ Open to Unincorporated Residents Only ‼️

See Details Here: https://tinyurl.com/9dmrshkj

05/22/2026

The County’s 2026–27 Recommended Budget is out now! Want a say? Learn about the budget and provide your feedback at a virtual community meeting on May 27 and a community open house on May 28.

For more information about the budget and the virtual meeting and open house: engage.sandiegocounty.gov/county-budget-2026-28

05/21/2026

Want a say in the County’s recommended budget? Learn more about the budget and provide your feedback at a virtual open house on May 27 and community open house on May 28: engage.sandiegocounty.gov/county-budget-2026-28