invasive species

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 ...

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.