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Extension research leads to change in the management of clover seed weevil

In collaboration with the Oregon Clover Commission, the Oregon State University weevil research team presented its results at four grower meetings and one OSU Extension-led workshop. Three Extension seed production reports were made available during 2020-2023.

Christy Tanner, Navneet Kaur | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Extension equips Baker County land managers to face the challenge of invasive and noxious weeds

A post-workshop evaluation found that 100% of respondents indicated that they planned to incorporate at least one item from the workshop into their management actions.

Will Price | Mar 2024 | Impact story

Pesticide applicator course series

Learn how to use pesticides safely and effectively while protecting yourself, other applicators and the environment. By the end of this online Pesticide Applicator program, you will learn effective preparation tools for the pesticide applicator exams.

Mar 2024 | Online resource

2024 Pest Management Guide for Wine Grapes in Oregon

Learn the most effective techniques for controlling insects, weeds and disease on wine grapes in Oregon. Study strategies for controlling powdery mildew, botrytis bunch rot and spider mites.

Patricia A. Skinkis, Jay W. Pscheidt, Achala KC, Marcelo Moretti, Vaughn Walton, Cody Copp | Feb 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

School IPM Program protects health and safety of Oregon children

New strategies save money and reduce children’s exposure to pesticides

Tim Stock | Jan 2024 | Impact story

Is vinegar effective for killing weeds?

Q: What do you recommend for keeping weeds at bay in planting beds? We'd like to stop using Round-Up. Our beds are too big and the weeds are too numerous to be able to keep up mechanically. Would a vinegar solution be harmful to the soil?

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OSU researchers race the clock to study alternatives to banned pesticide

Since 2020, a statewide research team has been investigating alternatives to chlorpyrifos, which is being phased out at the end of 2023 and targets persistent insects affecting more than 40 specialty crops that help drive Oregon’s economy.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 11, 2023 | News story

Which herbicides should I use on poison oak?

Q: I am dealing with poison oak growing in a stand of trees: Douglas firs, big-leaf maple saplings, and others. I have tried manual control and was unsuccessful. What would be the safest topical herbicide to apply to the leaves and stems while minimizing damage to the surrounding trees?

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Are my pesticides harmful to pollinators?

Q: About a year ago the cockroaches were out of control in our yard. We resisted, but when we started finding roaches in the kitchen we finally relented, and hired a company to spray the exterior of our home. We know the ...

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OSU Extension newsletter helps mint growers save money on pest control

Mint Pest Alert helped save an average of $28.33 per acre, or a value of approximately $453,000 in pest control savings in mint production statewide.

Christy Tanner | Apr 2023 | Impact story