Browse resources Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 resources Credit USDA-ARS, Stephen Ausmus (Cropped from original) 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 Drought driving more yellowjackets into backyards this year If nests are not in a highly trafficked area, the best practice is to leave them alone. Kym Pokorny | Aug 6, 2018 | News story Credit: Daniel Leavell (Cropped from original) Serious pest targets popular white-bark birch trees Bronze birch borer can kill a tree before homeowners notice. Kym Pokorny | Jul 14, 2018 | News story Photo by Robin Rosetta. (Cropped from original) Control sneaky root weevils with beneficial nematodes If you see notches in leaves, chances are your plant is being attacked by pesky beetle Kym Pokorny | Sep 22, 2017 | News story Photo by Alec Kowalewski. (Cropped from original) Wet weather invited crane flies to invade lawns Larvae feed on grass and leave swaths of brown patches that can be repaired Kym Pokorny | Apr 28, 2017 | News story How to safely control codling moths in home orchards Least-toxic alternative control methods are available for controlling codling moths. Dec 5, 2008 | News story