Invasive Species

Oregon IPM Center leads the way to better pest management

Pesticides are commonly used in agriculture to manage serious pest problems. But not all pesticides carry the same level of risk. Broad-spectrum pesticides can affect earthworms, birds and other beneficial species. Some can also ...

May 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension helps increase awareness of sudden oak death

Sudden oak death, caused by the non-native pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, continues to threaten Oregon’s forests and rural communities. The disease has killed hundreds of thousands of tanoak trees in Curry County and contributes to...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

Solve Pest Problems website gives gardeners solutions

Pests and diseases are the curse of the gardener’s existence. One day, there’s a healthy cucumber; the next, it’s a moldy mess. Searching for reliable information can be frustrating, particularly for research-based knowledge ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU research to combat invasive pest benefits Oregon's fruit industry

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a significant pest in Oregon, particularly affecting small and stone fruit crops like cherries, blueberries and raspberries. The fruit fly was first detected in Oregon around 2009 and has since ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story