invasive pests

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has wrapped up its annual survey of pests that could threaten farms, gardens, parks and forests across the state.

Surveyors mapped approximately 545,000 acres across Washington with some level of tree mortality, tree defoliation, or foliar disease last year.

The Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife is working to keep invasive zebra, quagga and golden mussels out of rivers and lakes.

Japanese beetles have made their first appearances of the year in the Lower Yakima Valley.  The Washington State Department of Agriculture said nine beetles were detected in ten traps in Grandview and one beetle was detected in a trap in Wapato on June 9.   ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is gearing up for another season of pest hunting.  Each year, WSDA surveys for over 130 insects, weeds and pathogens.  And WSDA points out while some of these pests, such as spongy moth, have been found in the state, most of these pests have not yet been found in Washington but could threaten agriculture or the environment should they establish here.

With these cold temperatures, and snow in the forecast, you may need firewood for your fireplace or wood burning stove.  But the rule of thumb when gathering firewood when camping holds true during the colder months of the year....“Buy fire...

The director of the WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center, Todd Murray, has been elected chair of the Washington Invasive Species Council.   “This is a milestone for me,” Murray said. “Ever since I identified and reported my first invasive , I’ve enjoyed leveraging WSU Extension’s reach to help groups like landscapers, master gardeners, pest management professionals, and city workers, educati

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is investigating a possible northern giant hornet sighting in the Burley area near Port Orchard.  This invasive species is a known predator of honeybees.  The northern giant hornet is the largest hornet in the world, measuring up to 2 inches long.  This invasive spe...

Organization trying to educate Oregonians about Invasive Species may be eligible for grants.  The Oregon Invasive Species Council Invasive Species Education and Outreach Grants are open.  In 2024-2024, $150,000 in funds will be available for grants.   Invasive s...

This week, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) announced results of its annual invasive pest survey season.