Living with wildlife

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Collection of articles and publications on preventative measures and handling wildlife damage.

Living with Nuisance Wildlife

Discusses ways to reduce problems with unwanted wildlife around homes. Covers species from rodents to big game, bears, and cougars. Recommendations include eliminating food and shelter, trapping, hunting, fencing, and hazing.

Scott Ziegenhagen, Brian Tuck | Dec 2005 | Extension Catalog publication

How to dispose of roadkill?

P: There is a dead deer near our home. What should we do with the body? Can someone check out if it’s diseased and if it’s a health hazard? We are not sure if we should touch it or what the procedure is.

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Deer resources

How to stop the deer from grazing on my garden?

P: We live in a rural setting, with deer coming through twice a day. Can you recommend a good physical structure/repellant plant combination to be able to grow a garden?

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Deer-resistant plants for Central Oregon

Below is a list of plants that tend to be more deer-resistant.

Amy Jo Detweiler, Paul MacMillan | May 2012 | Article

Rodent resources

Moles, voles and gophers dig the garden

Moles, voles and gophers all create tunnels and are active underground, but what they eat and the damage they cause varies. They all improve the soil by aerating it and mixing nutrients, but sometimes their habits get them in trouble with gardeners.

Kym Pokorny | May 16, 2022 | News story

Dueling with Diggers: Gophers, Moles, Voles, and Ground Squirrels (in English)

This presentation will increase your understanding of the biology of common digging pests including gophers, moles, voles, and ground squirrels.

Dana Sanchez, Brooke Edmunds | Apr 2020 | Video

Strategies for rodent control?

P: My backyard got invaded by gophers (or someone who enjoys making holes). I'm worrying that I might injure myself in the holes. I have tried setting traps, but have been unsuccessful. I heard some snakes can kill gophers, but I'm also aware not to release invasive creatures. What do you recommend?

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Insect resources

How to protect yourself from ticks

Ticks are a common nuisance for hikers, gardeners and those who enjoy the outdoors. They feed on the blood of humans and animals, and can spread disease. Learn how to identify ticks and how to protect yourself.

Brooke Edmunds | Jun 2021 | Article

Control slugs now as they lay eggs to hatch in spring

Slugs aren’t crazy about winter and summer. They bail from cold or hot weather. But fall and spring are agreeable seasons for slugs.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 28, 2022 | News story

How to Control Slugs in Your Garden / Cómo Controlar a las Babosas en su Jardín

Consejos prácticos sobre como tratar las babosas en su jardín, dados en inglés y español.

Neil Bell, Amy J. Dreves | Apr 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Get Slugs out of your Garden! (in English)

Learn about different methods to keep slugs out of your garden. Make your own traps from items around your house.

Brooke Edmunds | Jun 2020 | Video

Wasps are pollinators too

Humans tend to recoil from the sight of wasps but they are an important part of nature's pollinating community. Even though they don't collect pollen, they are effective at transferring it from plant to plant.

Leana Dickerson | Sep 2020 | Article

Are these termites? Should I exterminate?

P: These insects have been turning up in our house. What are they? They don't resemble termites that I have dealt with before, but I want to know if I need to call in an exterminator.

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The Wildlife Garden: California Quail (Callipepla californicac)

This publication describes quail and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Zach Turnbull, Sarah Sells | Sep 2004 | Extension Catalog publication

The Wildlife Garden: Raccoon (Procyon Lotor)

This publication describes raccoons and their habits. Explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Tara Norris, Sarah Sells | Sep 2004 | Extension Catalog publication

The Wildlife Garden: Western Bluebird (Sialia mexicana)

This publication describes bluebirds and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Laura Schumacher, Sarah Sells | Apr 2005 | Extension Catalog publication

The Wildlife Garden: Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus)

This publication describes squirrels and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Sandra Headley, Sarah Sells | May 2005 | Extension Catalog publication

The Wildlife Garden: Townsend's Chipmunk (Tamias townsendii)

This publication describes chipmunks and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Sandra Headley, Sarah Sells | Dec 2005 | Extension Catalog publication

Living with Nuisance Wildlife

Scott Ziegenhagen, Brian Tuck | Dec 2005 | Extension Catalog publication

The Wildlife Garden: American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

This publication describes American kestrels (sparrow hawks) and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Jenelle Jones, Sarah Sells | Dec 2005 | Extension Catalog publication

The Wildlife Garden: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)

This publication describes wood ducks and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat . Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Zach Turnbull, Hanna Stone | Apr 2007 | Extension Catalog publication

The Wildlife Garden: Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)

This publication describes juncos and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Matthew Mulanax, Hanna Stone | Apr 2007 | Extension Catalog publication

Living on the Land: Attracting Birds of Prey for Rodent Control

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the value to farmers and ranchers of barn owls and American kestrels for rodent control, and ways to help build ...

Shilah Olson, Karen Lamson, Mike Omeg, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond | Dec 2012 | Extension Catalog publication

Field Guide to Common Fish of the Willamette Valley Floodplain

This book contains descriptions of 15 native and 16 nonnative fish (including origin, distribution, key characteristics, size, distinguishing features, color, diet, and other remarks) found in the Willamette River Basin's...

Josh E. Williams, Guillermo Giannico, Brad Withrow-Robinson | Jun 2014 | Extension Catalog publication

Nurturing Mason Bees in Your Backyard in Western Oregon

An overview of mason bee basic biology and life cycle, and detailed descriptions of what is needed to start keeping mason bees, including desirable plants, nesting sites and types of nests, and caring for the ...

Brooke Edmunds, Richard Little, Ramesh Sagili | Feb 2016 | Extension Catalog publication

Megachilid Bees in the Pacific Northwest: An Introduction

This publication is an introduction to the Megachilidae family of bees found in the Pacific Northwest. It highlights the characteristics of two important members of this family: leafcutting bees and mason bees, both...

Samantha M. Roof, Sandy DeBano | Dec 2016 | Extension Catalog publication

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Kym Pokorny | Nov 22, 2019 | News story

What’s on the menu? Grouse groceries in areas with cheatgrass

Healthy sagebrush rangelands provide a bounty of foods for sage-grouse. Sage-grouse browse for different foods during different times of year and periods of their lives. Not all rangelands provide equal quality forage for sage-grouse.

Vanessa Schroeder, Jonathan Dinkins | Oct 2023 | Article

Should I leave my bat houses up in the winter?

I have two bat houses on my property, which is in a wooded area west of Salem. They each have at least one small black bat that I can see inside. Should I leave the houses up during the winter? Should they be cleaned and if so, when?

Dan Edge | Dec 2023 | Featured question

Episode 2: What's in a woodland? (in English)

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Lauren Grand, Dan Stark | Jan 2022 | Podcast episode

How can I keep bees away from my hummingbird feeder?

Ramesh Sagili | Aug 2021 | Featured question

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