Benton-Franklin Spring Spray Update
Be prepared to start spraying May 22nd and continue spraying per label recommendations.
For control options, reference the spray guides below and follow all label instructions on the pesticide. The pest guides will give you more information on the biology and life cycle of the insect.
Franklin County Cherry Growers
FRANKLIN COUNTY HORTICULTURAL PEST BOARD IS SCOUTING COMMERCIAL ORCHARDS FOR CLRV . If your commercial orchard is 10-12 years or older, we will be scouting for Cherry Leaf Roll Virus (CLRV). Every year we survey up to 1500 acres of cherry orchards in Franklin County with successful efforts in discovering and eliminating many trees with CLRV. We provide this “second set of eyes” service to you at no cost. Learn more...
Pest Alert: Report Japanese Beetle Sightings to WSDA
If you have seen Japanese beetle in Washington, please report it immediately to Washington Department of Agriculture. Report sightings on the WSDA website agr.wa.gov/beetles You can also email PestProgram@agr.wa.gov or call 1-800-443-6684.
Homeowner Publications
- Why Backyard Fruit Trees May Not Be For Everyone
- Backyard Apple Pear Pest Management Chart
- Backyard Stone Fruit Pest Management Chart
- Recommended Trees for the Mid-Columbia Region
- Pest Management Guide for Apples in Washington Home Orchards
- Protecting Backyard Apple Trees from Apple Maggot
- Codling Moth and Your Backyard Fruit Tree
- The Western Cherry Fruit Fly and Your Backyard Cherry Tree
Commercial Grower Publications
- Cherry Fruit Fly
- Codling Moth
- Crop Protection Guide for Tree Fruits in Washington
- Economic Impact of a Potential Expansion of Pest Infestation: Apple Maggot in Washington State
Useful Pest & Disease links
Helpful WSU Extension websites
- Hortsense – Facts for managing plant problems
- Pestsense – Facts for managing common indoor pest problems
Did you know?
County laws in Benton, Franklin, Yakima and Walla Walla counties require that backyard tree fruit growers control pests because they are a potential source of infestation for any nearby commercial orchard. To report an infested fruit tree, please contact us.
Your local Pest Board will pay you to remove your back yard fruit bearing trees!
Just call us for complete information and we’ll give you a certificate redeemable at participating nurseries once the tree is removed. Homeowners must call us BEFORE removing tree. Only specific types of trees qualify for the program. Residential trees only – no commercial orchards.