Distribution
Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) infestations have spread throughout San Diego County since it's discovery in 2008. Satellite GSOB infestations were identified in Riverside County (2012), Orange County (2014) and Los Angeles County (2015). A second satellite infestation was discovered in south east Orange County in 2017. The latest GSOB satellite infestation was found in San Bernardino County (2019). All of these satellite infestations are believed to have occurred due to people transporting GSOB-infested firewood from known infested areas, such as San Diego County.
Maps courtesy of Kim Corella at CalFire
GSOB Zone of Infestation (ZOI) Showing the GSOB Distribution in
San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties

Maps: (select and click)
- GSOB Distribution in Southern California
- GSOB Distribution in San Diego County
- GSOB Distribution in Riverside County
- GSOB Distribution in Orange County
- GSOB Distribution in Los Angeles County
- GSOB Distribution in San Bernardino County
GSOB Distribution in San Diego County
(2019)

GSOB Distribution: Riverside County
(2019)

GSOB Distribution: Orange County
(2019)

GSOB Distribution: Los Angeles County
(2019)

GSOB Distribution: San Bernardino County
(2019)
