The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.

There's a vast smorgasbord of plants for Japanese beetles to feast on—more than 300 varieties of trees, shrubs, and non-woody plants. During a year with a serious infestation, gardeners may feel ...

The Japanese beetles also have been found in Prosser, since the infestation started with three beetles in Grandview in 2020. Japanese beetles feed on more than 300 plants, and can devastate grape ...