The Handbook for Small and Direct Marketing Farms is a flagship resource from the Regional Markets Program. This handbook provides guidance for farms and food businesses looking to start, expand, or ...

Native bees come in a variety of sizes — some are big, some are small, and some are… even smaller! Enjoy these two vignettes from guest blogger and Washington Bee Atlas volunteer Anne Bulger, each ...

Washington Bee Atlas volunteers survey native bee populations across the state. But for many of our volunteers, insect biodiversity has long been an interest and is not limited to state boundaries!

Use the links below to download and view Japanese beetle catches by year. 2025 Japanese beetle catches 2024 Japanese beetle catches 2023 Japanese beetle catches 2022 Japanese beetle catches 2021 ...

Learn about WSDA's 2022 Japanese beetle trapping efforts ...

WSDA places traps on both public and private property in conducting trapping programs. As much as possible, WSDA places traps on public property. Before placing a trap on private property, WSDA ...

Learn about WSDA's 2025 spotted lanternfly survey efforts ...

2025 treatment sign-ups are closed. Treatments apply a “reduced risk” pesticide that is not considered a health risk for humans, pets, wildlife and other insects (including bees) that don't go through ...