invasive species

The Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife is working to keep invasive zebra, quagga and golden mussels out of rivers and lakes.

Japanese beetles have made their first appearances of the year in the Lower Yakima Valley.  The Washington State Department of Agriculture said nine beetles were detected in ten traps in Grandview and one beetle was detected in a trap in Wapato on June 9.   ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is gearing up for another season of pest hunting.  Each year, WSDA surveys for over 130 insects, weeds and pathogens.  And WSDA points out while some of these pests, such as spongy moth, have been found in the state, most of these pests have not yet been found in Washington but could threaten agriculture or the environment should they establish here.

The northern snakehead is very aggressive and has a unique appearance with a snake-like head and long body. And, as strange as it may sound, it can breathe air out of the water for up to two days, which allows it to move across dry land, albeit short distances.

Now that the New Year has come and gone, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is reminding residents now is the time to sign up for Japanese Beetle treatments.  In the coming days, the WSDA will send out Japanese beetle treatment consent letters.  The Dep...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has wrapped up seasonal trapping of invasive pests including Japanese beetles and spongy moths.   According to WSDA, after seeing a drop in trapped beetles last year, overall beetle numbers increased in 2024.  Mo...

Learn more about the species of invasive animals that threaten Washington State, along with those that pose the greatest threat to the Tri-Cities region.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is out with a new long-term management plan for invasive European green crabs.  The European Green Crab 2025-2031 Management Plan for Washington represents a year-long collaboration with tribal governments, U.S. federa...

Organization trying to educate Oregonians about Invasive Species may be eligible for grants.  The Oregon Invasive Species Council Invasive Species Education and Outreach Grants are open.  In 2024-2024, $150,000 in funds will be available for grants.   Invasive s...

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 ...