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Insect data from OSU research helps assess habitat quality for sage-grouse

The information allows the Bureau of Land Management to correlate sagebrush steppe vegetation data and insect populations to better assess the condition of sage-grouse habitat.

Fara Brummer | Mar 2021 | Impact story

Forestry Extension assists state with monitoring the invasive spongy moth

FNR agents and volunteers deployed and collected 340 traps across western Oregon for the IPPM program.

Dan Stark | Mar 2021 | Impact story

How long can zebra mussels live out of water? A math model.

Students use an online quarantine estimator to determine how long zebra mussels can survive out of water. By varying the settings, such as location in country and month of the year, students can observe how the time needed to dry a boat is related to the time of year and the local climate (humidity and temperature). This curriculum on invasive zebra and quagga mussels is part of the Menace to the West on Oregon Sea Grant's website.

Mar 2021 | Online resource

Zebra & Quagga Mussels: Species Guide At A Glance

This is a one-page fact sheet about invasive zebra and quagga mussels. It includes a map of the U.S. where the mussels have spread and other quick facts. The sheet is part of the invasive species curriculum Menace to the West. It is hosted on the Oregon Sea Grant website.

Samuel Chan, Tania Siemens, Rick Cooper | Mar 2021 | Online resource

Zebra & Quagga Mussels Species Guide

This guide provides in depth information on invasive zebra and quagga muscles. It is a companion resource to the Menace to the West an invasive species curriculum. Appropriate for grades 8-12.

Samuel Chan, Tania Siemens, Rick Cooper | Mar 2021 | Online resource

Pest alert: Invasive zebra mussels arrive in Oregon in "moss" balls sold for aquariums

Pest alert! The highly invasive Zebra mussel has made it into Oregon through moss balls, popular among aquarium hobbyists and commonly sold in pet stores. Invasive species experts say the moss balls should be destroyed.

Adriene Koett-Cronn, Samuel Chan | Mar 2021 | Article

Northern giant hornet still far from Oregon

The invasive hornet is a concern and residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for the hornet and report possible sightings.

Kym Pokorny | Mar 10, 2021 | News story

Sustainable management of the vine mealybug in organic vineyards

This review article from the Journal of Pest Science describes the management of vine mealybug in organic vineyards.

Arturo Cocco, Vitor Cezar Pacheco da Silva, Giovanni Benelli, Marcos Botton, Andrea Lucchi & Andrea Lentini | Mar 2021 | Online resource

Emerald Ash Borer Readiness and Response Plan for Oregon

The Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon Department of Agriculture outline important steps, highlight tools and resources already available, and guide the state’s approach to handling an emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation at all stages.

Mar 2021 | Online resource

Should I plant wildflowers in burn areas?

Q: I am wondering if it is a good idea to spread wildflower seeds in the burned out old growth forest in the Detroit area.

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