We have been participating in the Washington State Department of Agriculture Pest Program
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We have been participating in the Washington State Department of Agriculture Pest Program. State staff have been testing for invasive pests at Greenbank Farm. We’re happy to report there’s been NO positive tests to date! The public can also get involved in monitoring for pests, and there are many good reasons to do this (see quote below). We’ve linked to the program information on what pests to look out for and how to report them. There was a recent alert about Japanese Beetle.
“Washington’s environment faces a constant threat – the accidental introduction of invasive pests that could ruin ecological systems, parks, gardens, farms, and even our economy. But through early detection and a quick response, we can protect our natural resources from destructive invasive pests for years to come.”
https://agr.wa.gov/departments/insects-pests-and-weeds/insects
