Yakima County

WSDA Reports Zero Northern Giant Hornets In 2022
WSDA Reports Zero Northern Giant Hornets In 2022
WSDA Reports Zero Northern Giant Hornets In 2022
For the first time since being detected in the northwest corner of the state, the Washington state Department of Agriculture did not trap or confirm any sightings of the Northern Giant Hornet, formerly known as the Asian Giant.  WSDA noted while this is an encouraging step, the hornet is not yet considered eradicated.  Federal...
WSDA Adopts Quarantine For South Central Washington
WSDA Adopts Quarantine For South Central Washington
WSDA Adopts Quarantine For South Central Washington
Because of ongoing problems with the Japanese beetle, the Washington state Department of Agriculture has adopted a quarantine for the Grandview area.  Starting September 15th, the movement of certain items will be limited in the infested area, in an effort to prevent the spread of the invasive pest.  Those i...
WSDA: Japanese Beetle Treatment Begins Monday
WSDA: Japanese Beetle Treatment Begins Monday
WSDA: Japanese Beetle Treatment Begins Monday
The Washington State Department of Agriculture plans to start its efforts to eradicate the Japanese beetle infestation in south central Washington Monday, May 2nd. The Department says all together, it plans to treat around 2,000 acres in the Grandview area in both Yakima and Benton counties ...
WSDA Seeks Comments On Japanese Beetle Eradication Plan
WSDA Seeks Comments On Japanese Beetle Eradication Plan
WSDA Seeks Comments On Japanese Beetle Eradication Plan
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is accepting public comments on the environmental review for its proposed plan to eradicate Japanese beetle in Grandview and surrounding areas of Yakima and Benton counties. The Japanese beetle is a highly destructive plant pest that can be very difficult and expensive to control. Feeding ...
Japanese Beetle Population In South Central Washington Concerning For WSDA
Japanese Beetle Population In South Central Washington Concerning For WSDA
Japanese Beetle Population In South Central Washington Concerning For WSDA
Last week, the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced that the Japanese beetle population continues to grow in Yakima and Benton counties. Since the announcement of the outbreak of this invasive species, the WSDA has caught 20,000 beetles, with an anticipation of even more beetles before the growing season comes to an end ...

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