The state’s Invasive Species Council ended this year’s Tree Check Month with promising news.
The annual program, conducted during the summer by the council in partnership with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture, encourages people to check trees, garden lights, and any sources of standing water in their backyards — such as swimming pools, pet bowls, and birdbaths — for invasive insects. Those who found suspicious bugs were asked to submit photos to the council for further inspection.
Dozens of photos were submitted, but not one of them turned out to be a positive report.
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