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OSU Extension trains new B-Team to assess the status of Oregon’s wild bees

The B-Team will fill in gaps in knowledge about where bees live and the plants they depend on for nutrition and to lay their eggs.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 31, 2023 | News story

Episode 39: Dead Wood

In this episode, Lauren Grand invites Ken Bevis on the show to discuss how dead wood plays a critical role in the health of wildlife and forest ecosystems.

Lauren Grand, Ken Bevis | Sep 2023 | Podcast episode

Where can we get ticks tested for disease?

Q: A few years ago, my mom sent me a web link to information on how to get a tick tested/identified. I think it was from OSU. Might you be able to help me find the link with the specific information for where to send the tick?

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How can I prevent a termite infestation?

Q: Our landlord asked us if we would do termite treatment on our house. Since we don’t have experience with termites, we weren’t sure what our responsibility would be, as renters. Additionally, my partner works with wood a ...

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Tree Health Webinar Series: Alder and Broadleaf Trees

As part of the Tree Health Webinar Series, Glenn Ahrens discusses the forest health outlook for alder and broadleaf trees, future projections in Oregon, and actions that landowners and managers can take for their trees.

Glenn Ahrens | Aug 2023 | Video

Tree Health Webinar Series: Douglas-fir

As part of the Tree Health Webinar Series, Dave Shaw discusses the forest health outlook for Douglas-fir, future projections in Oregon, and actions that landowners and managers can take for their trees.

Glenn Ahrens, David C. Shaw | Aug 2023 | Video

Tree Health Webinar Series: True Firs

As part of the Tree Health Webinar Series, Laura Lowrey discusses the forest health outlook for true fir trees, future projections in Oregon, and actions that landowners and managers can take for their trees.

Glenn Ahrens, Laura Lowrey | Aug 2023 | Video

Tree Health Webinar Series: Why Are My Trees Dying?

As more trees die each year, these 30-minute webinars address current health issues impacting some of our common species, what it means for the trees, and what you can do.

Glenn Ahrens, Sarah Cameron, David C. Shaw, Christine Buhl, Laura Lowrey | Aug 2023 | Collection

Tree Health Webinar Series: Western Redcedar

As part of the Tree Health Webinar Series, Christine Buhl discusses the forest health outlook for western redcedar, future projections in Oregon, and actions that landowners and managers can take for their trees.

Glenn Ahrens, Christine Buhl | Aug 2023 | Video

Aspergillus Workshop

OSU Extension hosted Aspergillus Workshop on August 24, 2023. Recordings and presentation PDFs are linked below. Biology and Ecology of Aspergillus species Dr. Cynthia Ocamb, Associate Professor and Extension Plant Pathology Specialist,...

Govinda Shrestha, Cynthia Ocamb, Qingyang Wang | Aug 2023 | Article