PUBLIC NOTICE The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) expects to conduct spongy moth treatments in Lakewood, Pierce County, WA beginning in early May 2026. The product to be used is Foray® 48B (EPA Reg. No. 73049-427) which contains the active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk), a biological insecticide for the control of lepidopteran larvae. The product will be applied aerially by fixed wing aircraft to 498 acres. For an application to occur, weather conditions must be favorable. Treatments may be postponed in the event of inclement weather. No water use restrictions or precautions need to be taken. Questions about this project or other invasive species may be directed WSDA at 1-800-443-6684 or pest@agr.wa.gov. Information about this project can also be found on the WSDA website at: agr.wa.gov/moths. Treatments will be conducted under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology (ECY). Information on the Aquatic and Invasive Species Control General Permit can be found at ecology.wa.gov/AISC-general-permit. ECY twenty-four (24) hour emergency number: 1-800-645-7911. IPL0331964 Apr 22 2026