invasive species

The Washington State Department of Agriculture will host an open house Tuesday to discuss efforts to eradicate the Japanese beetle. During the event, which runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., WSDA will share its plans to eradicate the invasive beetle ...

With weather warming up across the Pacific Northwest, the state of Idaho has relaunched their watercraft inspection stations across the Gem state. These check points are located at busy intersections in an effort to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species such as muscles and weeds ...

Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed this Invasive Species Awareness Week in Washington. The proclamation is part of a larger, nationwide event to raise awareness regarding invasive species and the damage they can cause to the environment and economy ...

Are invasive species hiding in your trees? The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking you to check trees, lights, outdoor equipment and standing water in your yard for harmful bugs. It’s all part of National Tree Check Month in August. “ ...

With the hot weather the Northwest has seen for weeks, several pests are thriving and multiplying in and around water sources. The Idaho state Department of Agriculture’s Lloyd Knight said it’s important that farmers watch for any unique plant or insect life to make sure a bigger problem is not on the horizon. He noted ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture announced that the treatment season for Spartina will start June 1st and run through November. The WSDA’s Hector Castro, said Spartina is a very aggressive invasive weed that spreads quickly, particularly in areas on the coast and near water. ...

The damage caused by invasive pests, known as "hungry pests," can be costly. "Invasive insects and plant diseases cost the US an estimated $40 billion each year in damages to trees, plants, crops, and related eradication and control efforts," said Samantha Simon with USDA's Plant Protection and Quarantine ...

The Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council will hold an invasive species webinar for the Central Oregon area on Thursday. The three hour event will cover how to identify and report invasive species in Jefferson and Crook counties and surrounding areas, as well as the importance of managing invasive plants ...

If you travel from one northwest state to another, you’ll notice a boat inspection stop at the border. This is an effort to prevent invasive species, specifically the zebra mussel from moving across the region, infecting water systems. Llo ...

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed February 22nd through February 28th as Invasive Species Awareness Week. "Invasive species threaten our economy, environment, recreation opportunities and can even harm our health,” Inslee said. “I’m ...