Farmers Asked To Watch For Pests During Hot Weather

With the hot weather the Northwest has seen for weeks, several pests are thriving and multiplying in and around water sources. The Idaho state Department of Agriculture’s Lloyd Knight said it’s important that farmers watch for any unique plant or insect life to make sure a bigger problem is not on the horizon. He noted if you see something in an irrigation cannel or on your property that doesn’t look right or you have not seen before, its best to contact your local Department of Ag office, or extension for assistance. He said when issues aren’t addressed, that’s when real problems develop.

“We have a lot of high value crops really throughout the spectrum of our agricultural industry across the Pacific Northwest that really rely on us continuing to be a clean source of everything from seed to the commodities themselves that head overseas.  We need to know about these things so we can get them addressed so we can keep those markets open because those markets are what keep our Ag industry alive and well in Idaho and the rest of the Northwest.”

Knight added boat inspections become very important with this extremely hot weather. So, recreational lovers are asked to inspect their boats when leaving the water, and watch for boat inspection stops across the Northwest.

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