Q:
Once I capture a creature in a jar, or I find our field full of tiny bugs, now what? How can Extension help me know what it is and if I should be concerned?
A:
Accurate identification of insects is a key first step. Use the resources below to help.
- If you have a sample and would like to have it professionally examined. Staff also accept phone calls and photos.
- If you have a suspected sighting of Northern Giant Hornet
- If your specimen was found in a vegetable field or garden
- If your specimen was found in a grass field or pasture or crop field
- For all other community inquiries, please submit a post to:
As you discovered, another excellent resource is OSU Extension’s Ask Extension service. Use the easy, online form to describe the issue and upload photos. Your inquiry is routed to an OSU Extension expert. When they reply, you will be notified by email. We also regularly featured some questions from Ask Extension on our website, since it may help others searching online for answers.
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