SEPA Nonproject Review Form
  Treatments are completed for 2024.
Area | Total Properties Treated |
Grandview and Mabton | 2,580 |
Pasco | 547 |
Wapato | 507 |
Sunnyside | 1,381 |
  Treatment FAQs
  WHAT INSECTICIDE WILL WSDA USE TO TREAT MY PROPERTY? IS IT HARMFUL?
  I PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED CONSENT. DO I NEED TO GIVE PERMISSION AGAIN?
  DO I NEED TO BE HOME DURING THE TREATMENT?
- You are welcome to but do not need to be home.
- The treatment may take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in April, May, or June.
- You will be notified before the treatment via the contact information you provide on your consent form.
  WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE THE TREATMENT?
- Please make sure your lawn is clear
- Please unlock your gates
- If possible, have your lawn mowed.
- Residents and animals should be kept away from the treatment area until dry
  How do I know the treatment is over?
If you are home, representatives can answer any questions. Once the area is dry it is safe to re-enter.
- A sign will be left notifying you that your treatment is complete.
- If possible, please refrain from mowing your lawn immediately after treatment.
  What if I am a renter?
  I AGREED TO TREATMENT, BUT THEN I SAW BEETLES IN MY YARD THE FOLLOWING SUMMER. IS IT WORKING?
  WHAT IF I DECLINE TREATMENT OR DO NOT RESPOND?
  WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON’T ERADICATE THE BEETLE?
Stay Informed
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Text 1-800-443-6684 | JOIN ENG | JOIN SPA |
Facebook Group
Join the WA State Japanese Beetle Facebook groupPUBLIC HEALTH
- Avoid the area and keep pets inside until the treatment has dried.
- If you come in contact with the pesticide, wash the affected skin with soap and water.
- Remove and wash exposed clothing. Keep and wash clothing separate from other laundry.
- Experts do not expect health concerns from eating produce grown in Acelepryn® G or Acelepryn®-treated soil.
If you’d like information about the product used for treatment, visit the Washington State Department of Health's website.
Click the buttons below to open treatment and health handouts
Public Treatment
You can protect gardens by placing a trap nearby to capture any beetles that may from the soil. If you capture beetles, please report them.
Do not treat for Japanese beetle if you do not have the pest.
If you have beetles, you may be interested in extra self treatment. Please contact your local Washington State University Extension for information. Click the link below to open a self treatment handout
Environmental Documents Available
After review of a completed environmental checklist, WSDA has determined this proposal will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. The DNS and site-specific environmental checklist are available at the links below.
Franklin County DNS
Franklin County SEPA
Yakina and Benton County DNS
Yakima and Benton County SEPA
2024 Treatments
Multiple treatments are required to remove Japanese betle. You must sign up for treatments each year for every property that you own or rent.
Treatments apply a “reduced risk” pesticide that is not considered a health risk for humans, pets, wildlife and other insects (including bees) taht don't go through a larval stage in soil.
Please take a few minutes to sign up
- Sign up now using our online consnet form or
- complete the English consent form or Spanish consent form and email it to pest@agr.wa.gov
- pick up, complete, and leave your form at your local city hall
City Hall | Address | Hours |
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Wapato City Hall | 205 E 3rd St, Wapato, WA 98951 | M-Th 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Sunnyside City Hall | 818 E Edison Ave, Sunnyside, WA 98944-2206 | M - F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Grandview City Hall | 207 W 2nd St, Grandview, WA 98930 | M - F 9 a.m. - 12 and 1 - 5 p.m |
Mabton City Hall | 305 Main St, Mabton, WA 98935 | M - F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Pasco City Hall | 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 | M - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |