Japanese Beetle Treatment 2026

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is seeking a licensed pesticide applicator firm to apply insecticide to Japanese Beetle infested areas in King County and surrounding areas. The contractor will be responsible for treating approximately 15,000 properties comprising 25,000 treatable acres. The project will begin in mid-March 2026 and last up to 16 weeks. The contractor must adhere to use restrictions in the Environmental Hazards section of the label and ensure that all properties assigned to them receive turfgrass treatment. • Treat approximately 15,000 properties comprising 25,000 treatable acres • Apply insecticide to Japanese Beetle infested areas in King County and surrounding areas • Adhere to use restrictions in the Environmental Hazards section of the label • Ensure all properties assigned receive turfgrass treatment • Provide daily interaction with residents and collaboration with WSDA eradication staff • Comply with WSDA's Aquatic & Invasive Species Control General Permit