Washington State Department of Agriculture

State proposes springtime eradications to protect communities from invasive pests

Pest Program is proposing eradication projects for the spring of 2026 to eradicate spongy moth and Japanese beetle. The ...
nbcrightnow.com

Washington state planning pest eradication in Benton, Franklin, Yakima counties

Pest Program has announced plans to eradicate spongy moth and Japanese beetle populations in several counties during spring ...
Yakima Herald

Japanese beetle spraying program expands to King County

State officials hope to expand their Japanese beetle eradication efforts to nearly 13,000 properties statewide, with the ...
Washington State Department of Agriculture

Biosecurity: Protecting animals, farms, and our food supply

These practices focus on controlling people, animals, equipment, and vehicles that come in contact with livestock. Simple ...
KHQ

WSDA offers wildfire preparedness tips for Washington animal owners

OLYMPIA, Wash. - As wildfires become more frequent during the summer months, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) urges animal owners and farmers to develop evacuation plans to ...