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Collecting insects and related arthoropods

Detailed instructions on collecting insects for a specimen collection.

Silvia I. Rondon, Mary Corp | Jan 2010 | Article

Carrot rust fly biology and management

Carrot rust flies are well-known to growers of carrots, parsnips, celeriac, celery and other umbelliferous crops. The adults don’t do any damage, but after eggs hatch, larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the roots.

Nick Andrews | Dec 2009 | Article

A New Pest Attacking Healthy Ripening Fruit in Oregon: Spotted Wing Drosophila

Publication provides an overview of spotted wing drosophila identification, biology, damage, monitoring, and control.

Amy J. Dreves, Vaughn Walton, Glenn Fisher | Oct 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Identifying Insects and Arthropods in Oregon

Identification is important for anyone trying to manage insects and other arthropods. Proper identification skills help to provide a valuable tool for monitoring the invasion of new pests. Accurate identification allows...

Brad Hollis, Silvia I. Rondon, James Young | Jun 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Winter Grain Mite: A Fall and Winter Pest of Cereals and Grasses in Oregon

Describes winter grain mite (Penthaleus major), a pest of grass and cereal crops in the Pacific Northwest: its appearance, hosts, and life history and how to scout for and control the pest.

Brian Tuck, Mylen Bohle, Amy J. Dreves, Glenn Fisher | Mar 2009 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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

Scouting and collecting Wheat Head Armyworms

What growers can do to scout for and help identify wheathead armyworms.

Mary Corp | Oct 2008 | Article

Biology and Management of the Potato Tuberworm in the Pacific Northwest

Discusses the status of the potato tuberworm in the Pacific Northwest, explains the pest's life cycle, and includes color photos for identification. Suggests strategies for monitoring and control, including cultural and chemical control methods.

Silvia I. Rondon, Sandy DeBano, George Clough, Phil Hamm, Andrew Jensen, Alan Schreiber, Juan M. Alvarez, Michael Thornton, James Barbour, Mahmut Dogramaci | Apr 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Leaf-Feeding Sawflies in Wheat

Documents 2003 wheat sawfly outbreak in Oregon. Provides growers and field consultants with educational information needed for decision making on fly control. Includes photos.

Mary Corp, Glenn Fisher | Oct 2003 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How to control aphids with less toxic methods

Now that spring is finally warming up, gardeners need to be on the look out for aphids - tiny, soft bodied, plant-sucking insects.

Carol Savonen | Feb 19, 2003 | News story