The cooperator seeks to conduct a survey program which is expected to result in timely identification of high risk, exotic, invasive moths (origin asia) that could threaten the agricultural and…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a $280,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.025). The purpose of the award is to conduct a survey program that will result in the timely identification of high-risk, exotic, invasive Asian moths that could threaten the agricultural and natural resources of Washington State and the United States. Key activities include conducting detection surveys in Washington's 11 marine ports, waterways, and transportation corridors, identifying locations of introduced moth species, and preventing the establishment of invasive moth populations through early detection and eradication. The intended outcomes are to maintain Washington's non-infested status, protect the state's forestry and agriculture industries, and safeguard native upland forests and riparian areas. The award period is from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.

Activities

A) conduct detection surveys in WA state's 11 marine ports, waterways, and transportation corridors immediately surrounding ports that import international cargo. B) identify locations of introduced individuals and incipient populations of four species of asian defoliating moths. C) prevent the establishment of incipient populations of invasive moths through the timely implementation of eradication programs. 3. Deliverables and expected outcomes: a) the non-infested status of washington state will be maintained by early detection and eradication. B) washington state forestry and agriculture industries will be protected from important and destructive pests. C) native upland forests and riparian areas within washington's many national forests, parks, and wilderness areas will be protected from environmental degradation. 4. Intended beneficiary(IES): PPQ, wsda, industry/exporters 5. Subrecipient activities, if known or specified at the time of award: none