invasive species

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 ...

In late January, the Washington Invasive Species Council approved an updated version of the statewide invasive species strategy. Justin Bush, Executive Coordinator for the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office, said at this point, they’ve only seen old invaders rearing their ugly heads. " ...

With Valentine's Day this weekend, did you know, USDA and Customs and Border Protection inspectors play a key role in assuring cut flowers and other holiday products are free of invasive pest threats. Rod Bain fills us in. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Belle Bergner, is with the North American Invasive Species Management Association. She said this year's 'Play Clean Go' campaign, the second ever, is building off its efforts last year. "We touched at least 300,000 individuals through our message and through our partners helping us to spread the message and through social media we had a big contest on Facebook which we're gonna do again th

April is invasive plant pest and disease awareness month. "This is a time when many of the plant pest start to emerge and they’re easy to see and it’s important to highlight this time because people play a crucial role in preventing the spread of invasive pests and protecting our forests, our crops, and our landscapes," said Samantha Simon USDA’s Executive  Director if Emergency and Do

April is invasive plant, pest and disease awareness month, and northwest farmers, and outdoor lovers need to watch out for hungry pests.  Samantha Simon, the Senior Species Coordinator at the USDA, said Americans pick up a lot of these while traveling, both domestically and internationally.  Si...

The fourth month of the year has special meaning for the USDA.   “April is invasive plant, pest and disease awareness month because this is the month when many of the pests and diseases emerge and begin destroying out nation’s forests, crops and landscapes,” said Samantha Simon, USDA Senior Invasive Species Coordinator.   She said inva...

Now through Saturday, March 3rd, is Invasive Species Awareness Week in Washington.  Invasive species have many different forms; animals, plants, pathogens or even insects that are non-native to the area.  Justin Bush with the Washington Invasive Species Council told the Washington Ag Network these species will damage natural resources, agriculture as well as the overall economy, nationally and in

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has a simple message for those traveling internationally.   “Don’t pack a pest. We mean that literally. Don’t bring stuff that could contain a pest that is dangerous for Oregon or the US,” said Helmuth Rogg, Director of Plant Protection and Conservation programs at ODA.   He said invasive species are ...

Now that the nicer weather seems to have found its way to the Northwest, work is earnestly underway through fields, a large part of which is dealing with invasive species of many different types.   Eduardo Varona with USDA’s APHIS program said, “It’s the right time of the year. It’s getting warmer and th...