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Pest and Crop Models

This website brings together US weather data and plant pest and disease models to serve many decision support needs in agriculture. Currently this site provides over 80 degree-day and 21 hourly weather-driven models serving many IPM, regulatory, plant biosecurity, biological control, and conservation uses for the full USA, with emphasis on IPM needs for the Western States.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. We take our name from the now extinct Xerces Blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche xerces), the first butterfly known to go extinct in North America as a result of human activities.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Pest Management

This page has links to specific pest management information. Many of the fruit and vegetable guides have information specific to pest of those crops (i.e. Grapes: Organic Production, has much information on grape pests), so if you're unable to find what you need here, search for production guides in the appropriate section, or try the Ecological Pest Management D-base, which contains information about materials to help manage a wide range of pests, as well as information about prevention of specific pests.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Insect Management Handbook

This handbook is intended as a tool for making decisions regarding the control and management of important insect pests in the Pacific Northwest.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

McDonald-Dunn Forest

McDonald-Dunn Research Forest is located a short 15 minute drive north of the OSU campus. Because of its proximity to campus, this Forest is extensively used for university instruction and research. Four distinct forest management themes, even-aged, two-storied and uneven-aged, plus reserved old-growth stands, allow side-by-side comparisons of the effects of implementing these themes.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Life cycle of the codling moth

A codling moth goes through several stages in its life cycle. If you're trying to prevent damage to apples and other fruit, it helps to know when adults and larvae are active.

Amy Jo Detweiler | Apr 2018 | Article

My Land Plan

My Land Plan is a free online resource tool created by the American Forest Foundation that helps woodland owners get more out of their woods.

Mar 2018 | Online resource

Hopkins Demonstration Forests

Hopkins Demonstration Forest is a 140-acre privately-owned forest open to the public for self-guided exploration, tours, workshops, and education programs. We welcome guests during daylight hours, seven days a week throughout the year. Property maps are available at the information kiosk near our main parking area.

Mar 2018 | Online resource

How can I prevent ticks on my horses?

Q: I have 2 horse on 5 irrigated acres NE Bend, Deschutes county. I have been pulling ticks off them for a few weeks. I dewormed with an Ivermectin which kills any that were attached at the time, but more climb on and ...

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Japanese beetle: A pest to watch for in Oregon

The Japanese beetle is an invasive pest that has established itself in parts of the US. In 2016, a breeding population was found in Oregon, which triggered an eradication effort and a call to report sightings.

Heather Stoven, Rachel Suits | Oct 2017 | Article