Methods of prevention, control and disinfection.
RCW 15.08.020
in effectThe following methods shall be used for the prevention, control or disinfection of pests and diseases: (1) Bacterial diseases, removal and destruction of infected plant or part thereof, care being used to disinfect removal tools to prevent infection therefrom; (2) Fungus diseases, spraying with effective fungicide; (3) Chewing or sucking insect pests, spraying with effective insecticide; (4) Fungus insect pests, spraying with other effective solutions or emulsions described in circulars issued by the director.
The following methods shall be used for the prevention, control or disinfection of pests and diseases:
(1) Bacterial diseases, removal and destruction of infected plant or part thereof, care being used to disinfect removal tools to prevent infection therefrom;
(2) Fungus diseases, spraying with effective fungicide;
(3) Chewing or sucking insect pests, spraying with effective insecticide;
(4) Fungus insect pests, spraying with other effective solutions or emulsions described in circulars issued by the director.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=15.08&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026