Research Based Resources
OLYMPIA –The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is asking the public to report any sightings of Japanese beetle, an invasive and highly destructive pest. Check out links for more information.
WSU Extension. Provides the home gardener fact sheets for managing plant problems with Integrated Pest Management (IPM), along with information on cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides. An excellent place to begin when dealing with garden problems.
WSU Extension. Provides the home gardener fact sheets for managing common indoor pest problems with IPM, along with information on cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides.
Oregon State University: Tools for making decisions regarding the control and management of pests, insects, weeds and pestcides in the PNW.
Oregon State University has experts in a variety of topics.
AgWeatherNet Current Conditions Map - including frost dates
- OSU Extension Linn County has a monthly publication exclusively on mason bees in the Pacific Northwest
- Pollinator Partnership - The Pollinator Partnership is working to protect pollinators and their habitat with projects all over North America and globally. See what local and regional initiatives are active near you.