Japanese beetle treatment updates
WSDA would like to thank residents for support during Japanese beetle treatments to help protect Washington from invasive species.
Japanese beetle eradication project: 2022
  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?
  I HAVEN'T SEEN JAPANESE BEETLE. WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR TREATMENT?
Planned treatment areas
Please note that if any portion of a property falls within the treatment zone, the entire property will be treated. Acelepryn® will not be applied to land within the 200 ft shoreline buffer area.
Virtual Open House
PUBLIC 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
Stay Informed
Text messages
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Facebook Group
Join the WA State Japanese Beetle Facebook groupEnvironmental Documents Available
Yakima County SEPA
Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan
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
2022 Treatments
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 a larval stage in soil. You must sign up for treatments each year for every property that you own or rent. Multiple treatments are required to remove Japanese beetle.
Please take a few minutes to sign up. If you need help or your PIN, call 1-800-443-6684 or email pest@agr.wa.gov.
- Use the online consent form or
- complete the consent form or Spanish consent form and email it to pest@agr.wa.gov or
- pick up, complete, and leave your form at Grandview City Hall at 207 West Second Street