Washington Administrative Code
Title 16 - Agriculture, Department of (See also Titles 24, 60, and 142)
QUARANTINE ORDERS AND PLANT MOVEMENT
Chapter 16-478 - European corn borer
Section 16-478-010 - Establishing quarantine for European corn borer

European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) is a nonnative, invasive insect which has infested most of North America since its introduction in the early 1900's. Its host range constitutes a wide range of plants, including important food and nursery crops grown in this state. The director of agriculture, pursuant to authorities in chapter 17.24 RCW, has determined that the exclusion of European corn borer at all stages of its life cycle is necessary to protect the environmental quality and agricultural crops of the state of Washington.

Statutory Authority: Chapter 17.24 RCW. 00-23-097, § 16-478-010, filed 11/21/00, effective 12/22/00; Order 607, effective 7/23/51.