invasive species

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is considering establishing a quarantine of untreated out-of-state firewood.  The Department is looking to prevent the introduction of plant pests and bee pests.  The movement of firewood containing plant pests and bee pests poses a threat to Washington’s forests, agricultural, and environmental interests.  Eggs, larvae, and ...

If you see these pretty pink blooms in your summer travels, take note: Benton County, Washington is looking to eliminate them.

Washington State is great for fishing. We have several lakes and ponds and streams all perfect for catching fish. There is one fish, however, that if you catch it, don't release it -- kill it. And not just kill it. The NYIS wants you to kill it, freeze it, and report it so they can step in and take care of that area to prevent it from happening again...

This year’s treatment season for Spartina, an aggressive invasive weed, starts June 1 and will continue through November.

More residents in Pasco, in particular, are needed to turn in treatment consent forms, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Mark your calendars for Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week. Explore the dangers invasive species pose to our natural resources.

The WSDA is proposing to treat two areas for spongy moth - Thurston and Skagit County. Proposals will be offered for local approval in order to keep the state free from this pest for another year.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is praising the efforts of partners and the public in managing a new European green crab sighting in Salt Creek Recreational Area.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was quick to action when it was discovered quagga mussels in the Snake River back in mid-September.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture provided updated information on grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks across Southern Idaho