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Will slug pesticides hurt my earthworms?

Q: I recently had heard that Sluggo will kill earthworms. Is this something that you have heard about or have any information on?

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Seis pasos para calibrar y optimizar los rociadores de aire para huertos y viñedos

En seis pasos, esta publicación explica cómo medir la velocidad de avance y la salida de la boquilla, comprobar y ajustar el flujo de aire y la alineación de la boquilla, y a verificar la cobertura para un rociador de...

Steve Castagnoli | May 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

2021 PNW Insect Management Handbook

Covers pesticide safety and toxicity, protecting bees, adjuvants, mixing tables, calibration, and biological control. Other sections cover a wide variety of agricultural and nonagricultural products such as commercial vegetables, small ...

May 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

2021 PNW Plant Disease Management Handbook

A comprehensive guide to plant disease management in the Pacific Northwest. Includes materials and tactics suitable for organic production and homeowner use as well as for commercial production. Covers testing services, common ...

Jay Pscheidt, Cynthia Ocamb | May 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

2021 PNW Weed Management Handbook

This comprehensive guide to weed management in the Pacific Northwest covers biological weed control agents; pesticide safety and disposal; agrichemicals and their properties; and control of problem weeds. Sections include subjects such ...

Ed Peachey | Apr 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How to Do Regular Maintenance on Air Blast Sprayers to Ensure Proper Care for Specialty Crops

Air blast sprayers are one of the most common sprayer types used in specialty crop production. These machines are designed for heavy use on farms, and like all machinery, require regular attention to function effectively. This ...

Jay Pscheidt, Lloyd Nackley | Mar 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

2021 Pest Management Guide for Wine Grapes in Oregon

Learn the most effective techniques for controlling insects, weeds and disease on wine grapes in Oregon. Easy-to-read tables list pesticide application rates and timing. This comprehensive publication for growers covers strategies for ...

Patricia Skinkis, Jay Pscheidt, Marcelo Moretti, Vaughn Walton, Achala KC, Clive Kaiser | Feb 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Six Steps to Calibrate and Optimize Airblast Sprayers for Orchards and Vineyards

In six steps, learn how to calibrate, optimize, and verify coverage for an airblast sprayer to ensure that you are getting every drop to the crop.

Steve Castagnoli | Jan 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pesticides Risk Reduction with Minimum Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is in short supply in many areas. Oregon IPM Center compiled a list of pesticides that do not require more than basic, single layer PPE (long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and stout shoes, with chemically resistant gloves). Always read the label before applying any pesticide.

Jun 2020 | Online resource

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