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Using a beat sheet (in English)

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Oregon State University Extension entomologist Silvia Rondon demonstrates this insect sampling tool.

Use data sheets to record the type, size and number of insects on the beat sheet. The more samples that are taken the more accurate your assessment will be.

Learn more about Identifying Insects and Arthropods in Oregon in this OSU Extension Service catalog publication.

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