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What is causing this sticky stuff on my car?

Q: I noticed my car has been covered in a sticky substance the last two weeks. It’s parked underneath a Japanese maple tree, and it looks like the tree is infected with aphids. How can I get rid of them and prevent them in the future?

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Project Happy Apples helps gardeners fight devastating codling moth

The program supports sustainable gardening practices and helps minimize pest damage in home orchards.

Amy Jo Detweiler | Feb 2025 | Impact story

OSU research to combat invasive pest benefits Oregon's fruit industry

OSU Extension provides valuable resources and training for growers, helping them implement effective SWD management practices.

Vaughn Walton | 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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What are those 'worms' in my firewood?

You may have encountered white, segmented “worms” or grubs when chopping firewood and wondered what they were. Common questions include, did they kill my tree? And are they a danger to other trees? The quick answers are no, and no.

Lauren Grand | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Bilingual education has an impact on Southern Oregon wine grape growers

Historically, educational resources for growers have only been in English. That presented a roadblock for a community of workers with varying levels of English fluency or literacy. Extension educators are working to improve bilingual education opportunities.

Henry Carnell | Nov 19, 2024 | News story