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John Garamendi: This pest and its associated disease pose a potentially catastrophic threat to these industries. If left unchecked, CDFA…

On the recordJune 23, 2026
This pest and its associated disease pose a potentially catastrophic threat to these industries. If left unchecked, CDFA estimates that losses associated with PD/GWSS could eclipse $104 million annually.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Highlighting the economic impact of invasive pests.

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