Oregon's Statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program aims to achieve economically sustainable pest management for Oregon's agricultural industries with reduced risks to human health and the environment. Our tools and projects help farmers adapt to an increasingly uncertain world through high impact science and education partnerships.
Discusses ways to apply integrated pest management principles to management of 12-spot beetles (Western spotted cucumber beetle) in snap beans. Covers pest description, crop damage, biology and life history, scouting and thresholds, ...
Describes and illustrates various flea beetle species (color photos) and life history. Includes instructions for monitoring as well as several management options, with emphasis on preventive measures.
The third issue of the 2021 OSU Hemp Newsletter. In this issue, we discuss corn earworm monitoring results from Southern Oregon and management strategies; steps to keep pollen out of CBD production fields; an overview of Botrytis hemp gray mold; a review of beet leafhopper concerns; and recent OSU news and updates on hemp.
Govinda Shrestha, Gordon Jones |
Aug 2021 |
Newsletter
So you have captured a 'creature' in a jar, or your field is full of tiny bugs, now what? Accurate identification of insects is a key first step. Use the resources below to help. If you have a sample and would like ...
The second issue of the 2021 OSU Hemp Newsletter. In this issue, we discuss corn earworm monitoring results from Southern Oregon; Pythium root and crown rot management; a pear grower field day visit to Horn Creek Hemp; and other updates.
Govinda Shrestha, Gordon Jones |
Aug 2021 |
Newsletter
Contact for insect pest management related question in field crops
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Q: How can I make the snails in my yard useful? I know it's a long shot, but I figured the MG team would think of something, if anyone could. I'm sick of killing them. Can I move them to my compost pile? We do a ...
