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OSU Extension-led team searches for chlorpyrifos alternatives for controlling insect pests in Oregon grass seed crops

The Environmental Protection Agency recently banned the insecticide chlorpyrifos due to concern over the chemical’s neurological impacts on humans, so Oregon's grass seed industry needs immediate solutions for insect control.

Navneet Kaur | Mar 2022 | Impact story

OSU Extension researches alternative pesticides to fight cabbage maggot

Extension collaborated to develop a new protocol for cabbage maggot control after the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of chlorpyrifos to treat food crops.

Kristine Buckland | Mar 2022 | Impact story

The Economic Impact of Onion Pests in the Treasure Valley

A look at pest data for onions grown in the Treasure Valley demonstrates the yield and economic impacts of specific pests and management practices. This data can help researchers, crop consultants and those ...

Katie Murray, Isaac Sandlin, Peter Ellsworth, Paul Jepson, Al Fournier, Hang-Kwang Luh, Stuart Reitz | Mar 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

205 - George Kaufman - What the heck does IPM mean (in blueberries)?

George Kaufman is a crop advisor for AgriCare, Inc. Halls Ferry Farm is a large-scale farming operation that focuses on producing organic blueberries and hazelnuts. Boasting 2,500 acres of farmable land and hedgerows as far as ...

Andony Melathopoulos | Feb 2022 | Podcast episode

Measuring the Economic Impact of Pests and Pest Management on Cranberries in Oregon and Washington

This report summarizes cranberry crop losses due to pests, diseases and weeds for a single year. The data helps producers understand the factors that contribute to losses, as well as the economic impacts of individual pests.

Katie Murray, Isaac Sandlin, Peter Ellsworth, Paul Jepson, Al Fournier, Hang-Kwang Luh, Cassie Bouska, Chris Hedstrom | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Raptors vs. Rodents, Part 2

This podcast is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on the value to farmers and ranchers of barn owls and American kestrels for rodent control, and ways to help build up local populations...

Shilah Olson, Karen Lamson, Mike Omeg, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond | Dec 2021 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

OSU research finds slugs go 'bonkers' for bread dough

Slugs – which damage both agricultural crops and gardens – are highly attracted to bread dough, meaning that the simple food could be used as a nontoxic bait for trapping the pests.

Rory Mc Donnell | Nov 2021 | Impact story

Spider mite on eggplant

Spider mites as seen under a microscope.

Nicole Sanchez | Oct 2021 | Video

How to recognize and manage spider mites in the home garden

Spider mites are microscopic pests that thrive in hot, dry weather and cause damage to a variety of plants. Learn the signs of spider mite infestation, how to eradicate them and how to keep them from coming back.

Nicole Sanchez | Sep 2021 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Insect identification

So you have captured a creature in a jar, or your field is full of tiny bugs, now what? Accurate identification of insects is a key first step. Use the resources below to help. If you have a sample and would like to...

Jessica Green | Aug 2021 | Article