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Can you clarify recycling rules in Oregon?

Q: Recycling rules seem to be changing, and I want to be sure I’m doing the right thing. Do you have up-to-date information on which plastics can be recycled, and how to recycle plastic bags and Styrofoam in Oregon?

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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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Stop germs: Wash your hands

Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections.

Glenda Hyde, Carolyn Raab | Sep 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Boxwood blight uncovered: From infection to detection

Boxwood blight is a destructive fungal disease affecting boxwood in commercial nurseries that spreads quickly under humid, moderate conditions, causing leaf spots, stem lesions and rapid defoliation.

Luisa Santamaria | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

I have fungus gnats everywhere. Can you help?

Q: I have fungus gnats in my houseplants. I would prefer not to use pesticides but am getting desperate. What can I do?

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Solve Pest Problems website gives gardeners solutions

Solve Pest Problems provides Oregon gardeners with easy access to research-based solutions for common pest and disease issues, helping them manage their gardens more effectively and safely.

Signe Danler | Feb 2025 | Impact story

What are all these webs that are showing up inside my house?

Q: I don't know if they are spiderwebs or “dustwebs,” but I’m seeing delicate webs in odd places in my home. I just noticed one that is a single, four-inch strand from a cupboard to the kitchen fan. Where would all ...

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