Field Crop IPM

Insect pests affect a variety of field crop production systems including: potatoes, grass seed, wheat and small grains, and legumes. This collection highlights Extension resources that may be useful for integrated pest management (IPM) in these crops.

Spotted-wing Drosophila, Relative Rankings and Seasonal Strategies for Insecticide Use

Researchers around the country have ranked the effectiveness of the most-used pesticides to control spotted-wing drosophila populations in the field. These recommendations are focused on controlling immature and adult life stages of SWD.

Serhan Mermer, Philip Fanning, Gabriella Tait, Ferdinand Pfab, Christopher Adams, Linda Brewer, Vaughn Walton | Aug 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Comparing the effectiveness of pesticides in controlling thrips in dry bulb onions

Onion growers in Treasure Valley have faced difficulties in controlling thrips. One of the problems is resistance to commonly used insecticides. Researchers conducted tests to find the most effective insecticides.

Lynn Jensen | Jul 2010 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

OSU Potato Information Exchange

The PIE is an information clearing house for growers and other production-oriented professionals. It provides text on most aspects of production, storage, and marketing and links to many additional topics of interest such as weather, food and water quality, pesticides and endangered species.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Integrated Pest Management for Potatoes in the Western United States: Second Edition

Designed for use by growers, pest control advisers, crop managers, and county agents in the western states, this manual also is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in potato production. The second edition contains extensively revised sections on aphid management and virus transmission, leafhoppers and phytoplasma transmission, late blight, bacterial early dying, black dot, silver scurf, and cover crops for nematode management. Inside you will also find 51 new color photos, a section on organic potato production, and a comprehensive index.

Larry Strand | Apr 2006 | Online resource

IPM Insect Pests of Wheat

Presentation by Steve Van Vleet, Washington State University, Whitman County Extension

Silvia I. Rondon, Stuart Reitz, Steve Van Vleet | Apr 2010 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Leaf-Feeding Sawflies in Wheat

Documents 2003 wheat sawfly outbreak in Oregon. Provides growers and field consultants with educational information needed for decision making on fly control. Includes photos.

Mary Corp, Glenn Fisher | Oct 2003 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Cutworm: A New Pest Threat in Oregon

Damage from winter cutworm (the common name for the larval stage of the large yellow underwing moth) is a growing concern. In 2015, large numbers of larvae were observed around homes, within golf courses, and ...

Jessica Green, Amy J. Dreves, Brian McDonald, Ed Peachey | Feb 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The irrigated agricultural entomology program located at the Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center (HAREC) develops and implements crop protection practices for irrigated crops in eastern Oregon, including potatoes, onions, corn, wheat, etc. More information is available at the Irrigated Agricultural Entomology Program website.

The Central Oregon Agricultural Research & Extension Center (COARC) has an extensive program dedicated to the production of seed potatoes.

Oct 2019

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