The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.

State experts say 100% of the yards in the treatment zone must be sprayed by a licensed applicator with the insecticide ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is accepting consent forms for Japanese beetle treatments in 2025.

Washington State Department of Agriculture officials are again asking for property owners in the Lower Valley to have their ...

Residents in Pasco recently received a treatment form from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) seeking consent to spray pesticides. The effort aims to stop the ...

The Washington Department of Agriculture is stepping in to eradicate invasive Japanese Beetles ... our farmers and an endless battle with beetle infestations for homeowners.” ...

About 17,600 property owners in Central and Eastern Washington will begin to receive letters with information about a project to eradicate invasive beetles.