It became official Friday as portions of Okanogan County were added to the areas quarantined for apple maggot in Washington.  The quarantine impacts those living in the Methow Valley.  Those living in the impacted area must separate their waste, meaning woody debris, yard waste and fresh fruits and non-commercial raw veggies will no longer be accepted in normal waste.  However, the Twisp transfer station will accept these items, but the items in question must be separated from other waste.

 

Those living in the Methow Valley can also no longer move homegrown fruit into pest free areas.  Washington law prohibits the transporting of apples, crabapples, cherries, pears, plums, hawthorn quince or green waste.  So, for example, you can no longer take homegrown apples from Twisp to Omak.

 

For additional details on the apple maggot zone, visit the WSDA’s WebsiteClick Here to look at the WSDA’s interactive apple maggot zone map.

 

 

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