Gardening Made Easier: A Guide to Using Solve Pest Problems

Join the Lane County Master Gardener Association for a free public seminar!

This month, we'll learn more about how to solve problems with pests in the garden. Solve Pest Problems is a science-based pest management guide for homeowners, landscapers, and gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. Learn research-based, safe, and effective tactics for common garden and property pests and weeds. This seminar will provide non-chemical methods alongside the most effective and least toxic chemical options available, to reduce risk to people and the environment.

About the Presenter: Thomas A. Jima is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Educator at Oregon State University – Oregon IPM Center. He holds an M.S. in Plant Biology with a specialization in Plant Pathology, an M.S. in Entomology, along with a B.S. in Plant Sciences. With over 10 years of international experience, Thomas has worked as a specialist advisor in agricultural development, research, project management, capacity building, and clientele management, with a strong focus on Plant Protection and IPM.