The article outlines efforts by Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and rural development (Sader) and local wine producers to control pests and diseases, specifically the mealybug, in the Valley of Guadalupe, Baja California. These efforts include increased technical training, the establishment of a quarantine station, and the implementation of biological control measures. The article also discusses plans to expand and regulate phytosanitary actions in response to the glassy-winged sharpshooter, a major transmitter of Pierce's disease. Despite these successes, officials stress the need for continued awareness and collaboration to fully eradicate the mealybug and effectively manage other pests. The article also mentions a decrease in Mexico's wine production over the past decade, which has positioned it as the twenty-third largest producer globally.