In response to pest outbreaks and increasing economic pressure the Okanogan Horticultural Society, Washington State University and the Tri-County Pest Board are partnering on a pest management discussion group. Our goal is to discuss management to prevent pest problems and work together to find solutions to challenges.

Okanogan Pest Management Discussion Group – Topic: What are the factors that contributed to the melt down in 2025? Brainstorm solutions

November 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Tonasket Community Cultural Center – 411 S. Western Ave, Tonasket, WA  

10:00 am             Weather patterns and biology contributing to 2025 pressure. Management ideas. – Betsy Beers, WSU

10:30 am             Roundtable discussion of contributing factors.

11:15 am             Brainstorm of potential solutions.

Noon                    Lunch hosted by Okanogan Horticultural Association.

12:30 pm             Okanogan Horticultural Association Business Meeting. Topics include Okanogan Horticultural Association Annual Meeting planning.

1:30 pm               Closing