Analyzes feed, fertilizers, rapeseed and pesticide products.
Analyzes food and environmental samples for pesticide residues.
Grades hops for seed, stem and leaf content and analyzes hops for
brewing value.
Identifies and eradicates insect pests that threaten Washington such
as gypsy moth and citrus longhorned beetle; coordinates and
administers the state Noxious Weed Program; conducts surveys to
detect, exclude or manage exotic plant pathogens introduced into the
state.
Inspects nurseries to ensure that consumers and the nursery industry
are provided healthy, pest-free and disease-free plant materials.
Enforces quarantines to prevent pest introduction. Provides
inspection services to certify plant materials are free from
infestation as required by domestic and international markets.
Provides testing and inspection services to assure disease-free
planting stock for various agricultural industries, including fruit
trees, seed potatoes, hops, grapes, mint, garlic, caneberries, and
strawberries.
Checks prepackaged items to verify quantity of contents; inspects
and tests commercial weighing and measuring devices; licenses public
weighmasters and weighers; responds to consumer complaints; surveys
labeling and advertising of products packaged and/or sold by weight,
measure or count.
