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How to protect yourself from ticks

Ticks are a common nuisance for hikers, gardeners and those who enjoy the outdoors. They feed on the blood of humans and animals, and can spread disease. Learn how to identify ticks and how to protect yourself.

Brooke Edmunds | Nov 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Wasps are pollinators too

Humans tend to recoil from the sight of wasps but they are an important part of nature's pollinating community. Even though they don't collect pollen, they are effective at transferring it from plant to plant.

Leana Dickerson | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Meadow Voles and Pocket Gophers: Management in Lawns, Gardens, and Croplands

Starting with background on the biology and behaviors of gophers and voles, this publication dwells primarily on the gamut of ways to manage these widespread pests.

Danielle Gunn, Ronda Hirnyck, Glenn E. Shewmaker, Sherman Takatori, Lance T. Ellis | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Manage Wildlife Conflicts in Your Home and Garden

OSU Extension provides guidance to help Oregonians prevent, identify and manage conflicts with nuisance wildlife in homes, gardens and natural areas. We offer science-based resources and practical solutions that support coexistence and reduce damage caused by animals such as deer, raccoons and rodents.

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What can protect my shrubs from rabbits?

Q: I want to prevent rabbits from feeding on my green shrubs. Are rabbit repellents effective, or is there a better way to protect the plants?

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How do I get rid of slugs crawling into the cracks between the bricks in my fireplace?

Q: Slugs are getting inside my house through the cracks between the bricks that build the fireplace. We added salt to the cracks, but the slugs continue to appear. What is the best way to get rid of them?

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How to create a slug trap using bread dough slurry

This tutorial walks you through the steps and ingredients needed to create a slug trap using bread dough as an attractant. The steps shown here are an interpretation of the OSU field research, made approachable for a home ...

LeAnn Locher, Rory Mc Donnell | Jun 2024 | Educational gallery Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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Nonlethal bird deterrent strategies: How to reduce fruit crop losses in Oregon

Bird predation is a significant threat to marketable yields in fruit crops. There are many avian deterrents on the market. In most cases, the best results come from a multi-pronged approach.

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OSU Extension, partners develop strategy for gray-tailed vole control

Summit sets shared priorities for research, outreach and better field response.

Christy Tanner | Mar 2026 | Impact story

How to identify and manage moles, voles and gophers in Oregon gardens

Identify signs of underground wildlife before they cause lasting damage.

Kym Pokorny | Apr 17, 2025 | News story

OSU Extension research using drones takes flight to detect vole activity

Drone imagery helps researchers track rodent damage and improve grass seed crop management.

Francesca Lear | Sep 5, 2024 | News story

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Have wildlife problems?

Resources for discouraging rodents and deer from damaging your property are available through Solve Pest Problems, a partnership between OSU and Oregon stakeholders to provide safe and user-friendly information for homeowners.

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