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Senior Research Assistant
Content by Jessica Green
Omnivorous Leaftier A ubiquitous and often minor pest of small grains and other seed crops of Western Oregon
The omnivorous leaftier has a wide host range and is known to cause damage to species from more than 20 plant families. Native parasitoid wasps manage this pest in natural and cropland settings. The first appearance of this ...
Using a Wing Trap
Demonstration of how to assemble a paper wing trap to monitor insects. Wing traps are baited with a pheromone lure that attracts a certain species of interest.
Finding and Removing Variegated Carpet Beetles
This beetle is one of the most common pests of dry organic materials found in homes and warehouses.
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 in field crops ...
An Introduction to Ground Beetles of the Willamette Valley
This narrated slideshow provides a brief introduction to carabid beetles, including life cycle, anatomy, common species, and sampling methods.
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