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Integrated Pest Management

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Now accepting applications for the 2020 Master Gardener Volunteer Training and Horticultural Proficiency programs!!

The Master Gardener Volunteer Training program provides Oregonians with education about gardening and horticulture. Read more...
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Featured Resources

Integrated Plant Protection Center (IPPC)

OSU's website on IPPC. Includes information about measuring our socio-political impact, effect on human health, results of our decision making and our environmental impact.

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Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan for Hazelnuts in Oregon and Washington

Growers, commodity-group representatives, pest-control advisors, processors, university specialists, and other technical experts from the hazelnut industry in Oregon and Washington assembled this plan, which outlines major pests, current management practices, critical needs, activity timetables, and...

By Katie Murray, Paul Jepson | OSU Extension Catalog

Choosing a Pest Control Company: IPM Is the Key

IPM is a common-sense pest management strategy that focuses on long-term solutions to pest problems with minimum impact on human health and the environment. This publication tells how to choose a pest control company that uses IPM.

By Tim Stock, Rick Hilton | OSU Extension Catalog

Cómo Elegir a una Compañía de Control de Plagas: El IPM es la Clave

El IPM es una estrategia con sentido común para el manejo de plagas que se enfoca en las soluciones para las plagas al largo plazo y con el mínimo impacto a la salud humana y al medio ambiente. Esta publicación explica cómo elegir a una compañía de control de plagas que usa el IPM.

By Tim Stock, Rick Hilton | OSU Extension Catalog

Latest Resources

Tips for keeping rats out of home and garden

Aug 16, 2019
When neighbors work together to discourage rats, the results are better than going it alone.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Revamped team, revamped website! Check out the Pesticide Safety Education Program site to find out where and when your nearest CORE pesticide continuing education event is at and to register for the class. Need to fulfill Worker Protection Standard trainings? We have a list of trainings around Oregon scheduled and available for sign up. Have a large group that need WPS training? We can come to you!

By Sean Perez, | Online Resource

Basic Integrated Pest Management

Basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

By Richard Little | Presentation

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Latest News

Tips for keeping rats out of home and garden

Aug 16, 2019
When neighbors work together to discourage rats, the results are better than going it alone.

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

Samurai wasp takes on brown marmorated stink bug

Jun 2, 2017
Invasive pest may have met its match

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

Skunking the stink bug: discover the latest in sustainable management in orchards

Jun 30, 2016
Orchardists can minimize damage through integrated pest management

By Gail Wells | News Story

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Upcoming Events

Master Gardener Fall Festival

Eugene, OR

Sat, Sep 28, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lane County Master Gardeners invite ALL to celebrate a day full of harvest fun for the whole family, including kids' activities. Sample free, fresh-pressed apple cider; taste multiple varieties of...

CORE Pesticide Applicator Videoconference Training

Grants Pass, OR

Thu, Dec 12, 2019 9:45 am - 3:00 pm

Full day attendance qualifies for 4 CORE credits for any pesticide applicator with presentations from OSU and ODA faculty and staff. Morning sessions are “Getting Tough on Pests and Going Soft on...

Malheur County CORE Pesticide Training

Ontario, OR

Fri, Dec 13, 2019 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pesticide recertification training Expected credits: Oregon: 4 CORE credits Idaho: 3 credits Please RSVP by Monday, December 9th

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Meet Our Experts

Cassie Bouska
Cassie Bouska
Agriculture
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Jeremiah Dung
Plant Pathologist
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Gail Langellotto
Master Gardener Statewide Coordinator
Maria Marlin
Faculty Research Assistant
Contact for questions regarding nursery or greenhouse diseases and pests.
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Is it warm enough to release ladybugs?

We have an infestation of lady bugs upstairs in our house. Am I helping them by collecting them and taking them outside or will they just die because it's too cold?

By Stuart Reitz | Featured Question

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