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| July 11, 2016 9:02 AM

WSDA confirms first bird flu case of 2025

2025-01-24

Washington state’s first 2025 detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), often referred to as bird flu, in a domestic commercial flock has been confirmed. A large commercial flock in Franklin County reported the suspected virus to Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) officials over the past week.

WSDA seeks consent to treat over 17,600 properties for Japanese beetles

2025-01-03

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Pest Program is seeking permission from property owners in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties to treat their yards for Japanese beetle.

WSDA, USDA announce eradication of northern giant hornet from the United States

2024-12-18

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have declared the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) eradicated from Washington and the United States.

Farmers, gleaners encouraged to assess produce safety following a flood

2024-11-26

As fall flood waters begin to recede, growers are reminded to be vigilant about the potential impacts of flooding on their crops.

Japanese beetles increase, spongy moths decrease in annual trapping

2024-11-20

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has wrapped up seasonal trapping for several invasive pests including Japanese beetles and spongy moths. The traps for these pests, which were set and checked several times throughout the summer, have now been removed.