The corn earworm can cause serious damage to outdoor hemp grown for smokable flower and CBD production in Oregon. Here's what hemp growers need to know to identify, monitor and control the corn earworm.
Companion planting can attract beneficial insects, serve as a trap crop for pests, improve soil health, and much more. This list was created by a retail nursery employee and offers some suggestions of herbs and flowers that can be used as companions to vegetable crops.
VIT TECH is an educational series for wine grape growers and wine industry members in the Walla Walla Valley. The group meets regularly to learn from scientists and industry professionals about grape growing topics relevant to the region.
Presentation by Silvia Rondon on Insect Ecology. Topics covered include types of metamorphosis, effects of temperature on development, how temperature affects SWD and potato tuberworm.
Silvia I. Rondon |
Apr 2010 |
Presentation
Photo from OSU Extension Communications (Cropped from original)
Q: We are finally moving into our new home. Due to construction issues (lack of water and vehicle damage), most of the grass has died back and there are areas of just dirt. Also, we have dogs. Is there any variety of ...
This video highlights the five cultural practices needed for proper integrated pest management in turfgrass: (1) mowing, (2) fertilization, (3) irrigation, (4) cultivation, and (5) pesticide selection and use.
The philosophy for this online source is to provide the home gardener with OSU publications, research, and news items that are related to the home orchard and garden.