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Mission Statement

To protect consumers and producers of Agricultural products in San Luis Obispo County by preventing the introductions or establishment of exotic pests and diseases.
 
 
The Pest Prevention program enforces federal and state laws and regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of pests in San Luis Obispo County. We operate the pest exclusion, pest detection, and pest eradication programs to protect agriculture, cities, suburbs and native habitat from pests foreign to California. We also regulate county beekeepers to provide a safe distance between apiaries and the public.
 
Pest Exclusion
· Stops the introduction of exotic pests
· Inspects and monitors shipments for pests and diseases
· Assists exporters of agricultural products
· Glassywinged Sharpshooter  

     Pierce's Disease Control Program

     Nursery Program
 
Pest Detection
· Educates the public about the risk of new pest infestations
· Trapping Program
· Vine Mealy Bug
· Sudden Oak Death 
 
Pest Eradication
· Eliminates newly introduced pests from a limited area
 
Apiary
· Registers, educates and assists county beekeepers
· Regulates beekeepers
· Protects the public health and safety through an apiary ordinance