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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 ...

Navneet Kaur, Leonard Coop, Jessica Green, Bill Gerth, Nicole Anderson, Glenn Fisher | Aug 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How to Control Slugs in Your Garden / Cómo Controlar a las Babosas en su Jardín

Practical tips on how to deal with slugs in your garden, given in both English and Spanish.

Neil Bell, Amy J. Dreves | Apr 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Northern Giant Hornet: A Potential Threat to Honeybee Colonies in Oregon

The northern giant hornet was detected in British Columbia and Washington in 2019. This publication outlines the identification, life cycle, and predatory habits of the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) for ...

Ellen Topitzhofer, Chris Hedstrom, Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu, Andony Melathopoulos, Silvia I. Rondon, Gail Langellotto, Ramesh Sagili | Sep 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Cereal Cyst Nematodes

Cereal cyst nematodes reduce yields of wheat, barley, and oats in the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. It is estimated that these pests reduce wheat profitability in these states by at ...

Richard Smiley | Apr 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Root-lesion nematodes: Biology and management in Pacific Northwest wheat cropping systems

Nematodes are tiny but complex unsegmented roundworms that are anatomically differentiated for feeding, digestion, locomotion, and reproduction. These small animals make important contributions to organic matter decomposition ...

Richard Smiley | Sep 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Wireworms: A Pest of Monumental Proportions

An overview of identifying, monitoring, and managing wireworms.

Silvia I. Rondon, Amber Vinchesi, Arash Rashed, David Crowder | Jul 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Grape Phylloxera: Biology and Management in the Pacific Northwest

Describes the life cycle and injury symptoms of grape phylloxera, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch), an aphidlike insect that feeds on grape roots. Discusses strategies for reducing the risk of phylloxera infestation, ...

Patricia A. Skinkis, Vaughn Walton, Clive Kaiser | Jul 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Biology and Management of the Potato Tuberworm in the Pacific Northwest

Discusses the status of the potato tuberworm in the Pacific Northwest, explains the pest's life cycle, and includes color photos for identification. Suggests strategies for monitoring and control, including cultural and chemical control methods.

Silvia I. Rondon, Sandy DeBano, George Clough, Phil Hamm, Andrew Jensen, Alan Schreiber, Juan M. Alvarez, Michael Thornton, James Barbour, Mahmut Dogramaci | Apr 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Slug Pests in Field Crops in Western Oregon

Provides information to help growers in western Oregon control slugs in their fields. Topics include slug host plants and damage, life cycle and biology, how to scout for slugs in the field, a technique to estimate the extent of a field's plant damage, and slug pest management.

Amy J. Dreves, George D. Hoffman, Sujaya Rao | Dec 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)