County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

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.

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.

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

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

🐝 Happy World Bee Day! 🌿

Planting native, pollinator-friendly plants is one of the simplest ways to support bees and local ecosystems! Even a small patch of natives goes a long way 🌱✨

Ready to get started? Find the perfect plants for your region: https://calscape.org/

Want to learn more about native landscapes? Check out: https://tinyurl.com/native-landscapes

Are you a grower or landscaper in the unincorporated county of San Diego? The County of San Diego County Compost Voucher Program is now providing vouchers to growers purchasing eligible compost for delivery within the unincorporated county of San Diego 🌱

Deadline for compost purchase is August 20th, 2026. Funding for this program is limited, and vouchers will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis!

Please visit zerofoodprint.org/sd-compost for more information.

The County of San Diego's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is now available for input from the public.

Learn more about the County’s recommended budget at a virtual community meeting on May 27 and an in-person open house on May 28.

Share your feedback online at: engage.sandiegocounty.gov/county-budget-2026-28

Have empty pesticide containers you've been meaning to get rid of?

Join us for a FREE pesticide container recycling event on Saturday, June 13, at the San Marcos EDCO Recycling Center!

Pesticide Container Recycling Event
📅Saturday, June 13
🕙8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍1371 Grand Ave., San Marcos, CA 92078

Learn more and schedule an appointment: sandiegocounty.gov/AWM

Join AWM at the Vector Control Open House next Wednesday, May 13, at the County Operations Center to learn more about preventing invasive insects and pests.

Vector Control Open House
📅Wednesday, May 13, 2026
🕙10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍5520 Overland Ave, San Diego

Visit sdfightthebite.com for more information!

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