Japanese Beetles Threaten Washington Farms

Washington’s Department of Agriculture is on high alert this year, deploying traps and treatments to battle a surge in invasive pests — especially the destructive Japanese beetle. After numbers spiked from 24,000 in 2021 to over 70,000 last year in key areas like Grandview and Sunnyside, officials are urging residents to sign up for free, safe insecticide treatments to protect gardens, farms, and parks. With traps for spongy moths, spotted lanternflies, and yellow-legged hornets also in place, public cooperation is critical — don’t touch the traps, report damaged ones, and help keep these invaders from taking root. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d376b8f3d7081d11