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Sightings of spotted lanternflies worry farmers, nursery industry

So far, there’s no known infestation in Oregon. If one establishes, many of Oregon’s high-value industries may be affected, including wine grapes, nursery and tree crops, small fruits and timber.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 15, 2021 | News story

How to protect yourself from ticks

Ticks are a common nuisance for hikers, gardeners and those who enjoy the outdoors. They feed on the blood of humans and animals, and can spread disease. Learn how to identify ticks and how to protect yourself.

Brooke Edmunds | Jun 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

OSU educates growers about invasive, fruit-damaging fly

Continuing study is leading to targeted approaches that allow producers to bring crops to market while reducing pesticide use

Vaughn Walton | Jun 2021 | Impact story

Japanese Beetles in Oregon

Japanese beetle is a destructive insect moving its way west across the U.S. — including to sites in Oregon. Take part in early detection to prevent its spread. Learn to identify and scout for Japanese ...

Heather Stoven, Jessica Rendon, Gail Langellotto, Silvia I. Rondon | Jun 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Insect data from OSU research helps assess habitat quality for sage-grouse

The information allows the Bureau of Land Management to correlate sagebrush steppe vegetation data and insect populations to better assess the condition of sage-grouse habitat.

Fara Brummer | Mar 2021 | Impact story

Forestry Extension assists state with monitoring the invasive spongy moth

FNR agents and volunteers deployed and collected 340 traps across western Oregon for the IPPM program.

Dan Stark | Mar 2021 | Impact story

173 - Jessica Rendon - Japanese beetle (is no friend of pollinators)

Jessica Rendon is with the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Insect Pest Prevention and Management Program. She works alongside her fellow entomologists and colleagues to monitor, identify, and eradicate invasive insect species from ...

Andony Melathopoulos | Mar 2021 | Podcast episode

Should I wait to clean up the garden in order to help conserve insects?

Addressing a current popular meme in social media encouraging waiting to clean up your garden until temperatures reach 50º F or higher, in order to help conserve insects. We address the claim that if you clean your garden ...

Gail Langellotto | Mar 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Northern giant hornet still far from Oregon

The invasive hornet is a concern and residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for the hornet and report possible sightings.

Kym Pokorny | Mar 10, 2021 | News story

Sustainable management of the vine mealybug in organic vineyards

This review article from the Journal of Pest Science describes the management of vine mealybug in organic vineyards.

Arturo Cocco, Vitor Cezar Pacheco da Silva, Giovanni Benelli, Marcos Botton, Andrea Lucchi & Andrea Lentini | Mar 2021 | Online resource