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 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded the State of Washington Department of Agriculture $385,684 under Cooperative Agreement AP26PPQFO000C285 on June 1, 2026, to conduct detection surveys for invasive Asian defoliating moths across Washington state's marine ports, waterways, and transportation corridors.

The recipient will identify locations of introduced individuals and incipient populations of four species of Asian moths and implement timely eradication programs to prevent their establishment. Work covers surveys in Washington's eleven marine ports and immediately surrounding areas that import international cargo. Deliverables include maintenance of the state's non-infested status through early detection and eradication, protection of Washington's forestry and agriculture industries from destructive pests, and safeguarding of native upland forests and riparian areas within national forests, parks, and wilderness areas from environmental degradation.

The award funds personnel (agricultural aides, trappers, technologists) at $218,720; fringe at $48,934; travel for mileage and vehicle rentals at $50,197; supplies for safety, field, and office use at $3,681; other expenses for state locations and documentation at $8,560; and indirect costs at $55,592. The period of performance runs from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Work is performed in Washington state. No sub-recipients are identified at the time of award.

Activities

Conduct detection surveys in WA state's 11 marine ports, waterways, and transportation corridors, immediately surrounding ports that import international cargo. A) identify locations of introduced individuals and incipient populations of four species of asian defoliating moths. B) prevent the establishment of incipient populations of invasive moths through the timely implementation of eradication programs. 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. Intended beneficiary(IES): PPQ, wsda, industry/exporters. Subrecipient activities, if known or specified at the time of award: none financials: personnel (AG aides, trappers, technologists) = $218,720; fringe = $48,934; travel (mileage/vehicle rentals) = $50,197; supplies (safety, field, office) = $3,681; other (state locations, documentation) = $8,560; indirect = $55,592