IN THIS ISSUE:
News & Alerts
- Chlorpyrifos comment period open, ODA loses funding for noxious weeds, SWD alternatives and more.
Articles
- Oregon IPM Center has a new director, the State IPM report is open for comments, and VegNet continues with new funding. Instructions for building a spore trap, info about REIs and PHIs and the IPM Library is downsized.
Five things to Know
- Silvia Rondon of HAREC shares some cool videos and the status of Colorado potato beetle in Oregon in 2020.
Update from PSEP
- Pesticide Safety Education Program has new option for online recertification credits
New IPM Staff & Faculty and Awards
- Chrissy Dodge joins the McDonnell Lab and Emily Carlson is named to ESA’s Policy Fellows Class of 2020
New Publications
- Lots of new extension docs including one about AGH for beekeepers and omnivorous leaftier. Don’t know what that is? Better read the pub!
Grants and Job Opportunities
- A handful of excellent positions and some funding available right now.
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Livestock Hay and Feed Requests and Donations - OSU Extension
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With the recent wildfires in Oregon, many livestock owners do not have enough resources to provide feed through this crisis. Oregon State University Extension is partnering with state and local emergency operations, county fairgrounds, state and private agencies and individuals across the state to solicit hay and livestock feed donations.
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ODA's Proposed Chlorpyrifos Rule - Open Comment Period in Oregon until Oct 1 2020
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) Chlorpyrifos workgroup will advise the Department on potential limitations to the use of chlorpyrifos in Oregon beyond the limitations specified on product labels. (via ODA)
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) Chlorpyrifos workgroup will advise the Department on potential limitations to the use of chlorpyrifos in Oregon beyond the limitations specified on product labels. (via ODA)
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ODA’s Noxious Weed Control Funding Pulled
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Losing their funding was a shock for the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Noxious Weed Control Program staff and others who depend on it for control projects and administering noxious weed control grants. (via Capital Press)
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Losing their funding was a shock for the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Noxious Weed Control Program staff and others who depend on it for control projects and administering noxious weed control grants. (via Capital Press)
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Citrus flavoring is weaponized against insect-borne diseases
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The E.P.A. has approved nootkatone, which is found in cedars and grapefruit. It repels ticks, mosquitoes and other dangerous bugs for hours, but is safe enough to eat. (via New York Times)
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The E.P.A. has approved nootkatone, which is found in cedars and grapefruit. It repels ticks, mosquitoes and other dangerous bugs for hours, but is safe enough to eat. (via New York Times)
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The Coronavirus pandemic inspires sustainable solutions for Willamette Valley Vineyards using UVC light
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Willamette Valley Vineyards, recently installed a special band of UV light called UVC light treatment, into their HVAC systems to protect their customers and employees from the coronavirus. Oregon Winemakers are now learning that UVC can be used to control powdery mildew in their vineyards. (via Fox12 Oregon)
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Willamette Valley Vineyards, recently installed a special band of UV light called UVC light treatment, into their HVAC systems to protect their customers and employees from the coronavirus. Oregon Winemakers are now learning that UVC can be used to control powdery mildew in their vineyards. (via Fox12 Oregon)
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Two New Promising Organic Products Can Help You Control Fruit Pest
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Two promising products may encourage revisiting an integrated approach to SWD control. These products are proprietary food-grade substances and are organic by nature, to boot (via Growing Produce)
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Two promising products may encourage revisiting an integrated approach to SWD control. These products are proprietary food-grade substances and are organic by nature, to boot (via Growing Produce)
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Spotting alternative controls for SWD
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Spotted wing drosophila project looks beyond chemical controls for blueberries (via Good Fruit Grower)
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Spotted wing drosophila project looks beyond chemical controls for blueberries (via Good Fruit Grower)
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Fighting off Invasive Weeds Requires Multiple Strategies
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The first line of defense, Peachey said, is to get familiar with your weeds. Whether they are annual or perennial plants can determine the approach to curbing them (via OregonLive)
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The first line of defense, Peachey said, is to get familiar with your weeds. Whether they are annual or perennial plants can determine the approach to curbing them (via OregonLive)
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Washington Traps Male Asian Giant Hornet Weeks Earlier Than Anticipated
- The hornet was caught in a WSDA Asian giant hornet bottle trap near Custer, Whatcom County, where a mated queen was found dead earlier this year and a suspected bee kill was reported in 2019 (via WSDA)
VegNet continues with support from Western and Oregon IPM Centers
The 25-year-old program serves as a warning system to vegeteable producers in the Willamette Valley...
Joyce Loper appointed as Interim Director of Oregon IPM Center
The longtime researcher of biological control of plant pathogens replaces Dan Edge as interim director of the Center...
Need to know: REIs vs PHIs
At a recent integrated pest-management strategic planning meeting, some questions came up about how pre-harvest intervals (PHIs) and Restricted Entry Intervals (REIs) are related and how they differ...
Ray Smith Memorial Library closed until 2024
The Ray Smith Memorial IPM Library, maintained by the Oregon IPM Center, was drastically downsized as part of the Cordley Hall renovation...
Opportunity for public comment: 2020 Report of the State IPM Coordinating Committee
In accordance with House Bill 3364, the 2020 Report of the State IPM Coordinating Committee is now released for public comment. Comments on the report will be accepted through October 9th, 2020. The report and comment submission process can be accessed here: https://beav.es/oNt
The State IPM Report is intended to describe the status of Oregon’s state agency and public university IPM programs, including the committee meetings held, and the IPM status of each state agency and public university involved. This includes advances, innovations, and training activities in IPM, as well as key challenge areas and recommendations for program improvements.
Read the 2020 State IPM Report
How to: Build your own spore trap
Walt Mahaffee, plant pathologist with USDA-ARS in Corvallis, recently presented research about disease detection monitoring as a decision aid for the Western IPM Center’s IPM Hour. In the presentation, he outlined building your own spore trap for use in your field or vineyard. Walt’s team has put together this instructional document for your to DIY your own spore trap.
Busy Season is Coming!
The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is hard at work preparing a strong schedule of continuing education events for licensed pesticide applicators. All of our recertification events this season will be delivered as webinars. You can participate in the comfort of your home or office, or even in the cab of your truck!
Over 40 High-Quality Webinars to Choose From
We offer morning and afternoon sessions at each webinar event, with a variety of speakers from industry, academia, and government. Tailor your recertification experience by picking the most relevant topics to your industry and interests. You can view the agenda for each 2-hour session on the PSEP live webinar website. Featured topics are offered more than once, such as:
- Pollinator protection practices
- Updated laws & regulations
- Disinfectants: public health pesticides
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Pesticide research updates
Online Registration Has Never Been Easier
With our new online registration system, you can easily view all of our sessions and select multiple events, all on one screen.
More Affordable than Ever
At $40 per session, our webinars offer flexibility and affordability. You can register at any time, even on the day of the event! No travel costs, and no sitting through sessions that don’t pertain to your work.
Simple Technology
We know technology can be intimidating and frustrating at times, and we have you covered. All you need is an internet-connected computer, tablet, or smart phone. We provide step-by-step instructions on how to access the webinars and customer service to help you if problems arise.
Five things to know about: Colorado Potato Beetle
Silvia Rondon of HAREC and growers are seeing large populations of Colorado potato beetle (CPB) this year in eastern Oregon. We reached out to ask her more about this pest:
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When are potatoes most susceptible to CPB?
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After planting and before-during tuber formation. There are some peer reviewed studies that report little effect on yield if cpb feeds on foliage after tuber maturation.
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After planting and before-during tuber formation. There are some peer reviewed studies that report little effect on yield if cpb feeds on foliage after tuber maturation.
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What are some IPM tactics that can be used to combat CPB?
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Crop rotation, remove debris from previous season, insecticide at planting, border crops, biological control exists but it is limited.
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Crop rotation, remove debris from previous season, insecticide at planting, border crops, biological control exists but it is limited.
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What kinds of projects is your lab working on to manage CPB?
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Pahoua Yang was a graduate student in my program; she graduated late December 2019. Her work focused on establishing baseline information about NW CPB population against common pesticides. Michael Crossley, a student from Univ. of Wisconsin, studied the effect of landscape on the evolution of CPB in the PNW and midwest. Find out more here: http://blogs.Oregonstate.Edu/iaep/
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Pahoua Yang was a graduate student in my program; she graduated late December 2019. Her work focused on establishing baseline information about NW CPB population against common pesticides. Michael Crossley, a student from Univ. of Wisconsin, studied the effect of landscape on the evolution of CPB in the PNW and midwest. Find out more here: http://blogs.Oregonstate.Edu/iaep/
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Is potato the only crop that is affected by CPB?
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CPB affects solanaceous crops including tomato, eggplants, but CPB has a strong affinity for potatoes. I am conducting some field evaluations to determine the preference of CPB to some common potato varieties. Next year, I am enrolling a PhD student to study chemical reasons CPB prefers some varieities compared to others. Occasionally, you see them nibbling on other crops like hemp.
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CPB affects solanaceous crops including tomato, eggplants, but CPB has a strong affinity for potatoes. I am conducting some field evaluations to determine the preference of CPB to some common potato varieties. Next year, I am enrolling a PhD student to study chemical reasons CPB prefers some varieities compared to others. Occasionally, you see them nibbling on other crops like hemp.
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Tell us one really cool fact about CPB:
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Although CPB are “loyal” to potatoes, you can find them feeding on flowers of goat head. This is a very common weed in eastern oregon. I think that is super cool ..Adaptation? Evolution? We will see!
Silvia recently posted a couple of videos showing the huge CPB populations in Eastern Oregon and adults feeding on goat head.
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Although CPB are “loyal” to potatoes, you can find them feeding on flowers of goat head. This is a very common weed in eastern oregon. I think that is super cool ..Adaptation? Evolution? We will see!
New Faculty
Dr. Christine Dodge, Faculty Reseach Assistant, Department of Crop and Soil Science
Chrissy received her Ph.D. in Entomology in 2019 from the University of California, Riverside, where she worked on invasive ambrosia beetles and their fungal symbionts. Although she’ll always hold insects (especially beetles) close to her heart, she is excited to join the Mc Donnell Lab, where her research will focus on biocontrol and management of pest snails and slugs.
Awards and Recognition
Emily Carlson, Ph. D. Student, Department of Horticulture
Emily Carlson, a PhD student at Oregon State University, studies how pesticide exposure differs between honey bees and native bees with varying landscape context. Emily was selected for the ESA Policy Fellows Class of 2020. Notably, Emily was the only non-faculty member selected for the Policy Fellows Class. The Science Policy Fellows program is a two-year active training program to teach entomologists the skills needed to successfully advocate for the discipline.
Find our updated grants and job list here
Grants
- 2020 Nursery Research Grant Program - Proposal Announcement. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), in cooperation with the Oregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) and other interested individuals, annually award financial grants to support research that would benefit the Oregon nursery industry. Proposals are due October 1, 2020
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Western SARE Grant deadlines are fast approaching. Some upcoming webinar events (via Liz Etherington, CAS):
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Farmer/Rancher Opportunity - Webinar September 22 (3 PM PST). RSVP Required.
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Professional + Producer Opportunity - Webinar September 23 (3 PM PST). RSVP Required.
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Sabbatical Research and Extension Opportunity - Webinar September 24 (3 PM PST). RSVP Required.
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USDA AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program. New RFA for FY 2021 and 2022. Deadlines vary by program.
- BARD - US-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (RFA) - Opportunity for active collaboration between Israeli and American scientists. Top priority research areas include: Increased Efficiency of Agricultural Production; Protection of Plants and Animals Against Biotic and Abiotic Stress; Food Quality, Safety and Security; Water Quality & Quantity; Functional Genomics and Proteomics; Sensors and Robotics; Sustainable Bio-Energy Systems. Due September 15, 2020.
Employment Opportunities
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Pest Management Specialist (Salem-Keizer School District) Under general supervision, implement comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures regarding the elimination and/or control of pest and the prevention of pest infestations in buildings and surrounding areas by mechanical, physical, or chemical treatment. Job ID 1685. Posted Aug 28, 2020. Closing date not specified.
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IPM Manager (DCA West Coast) We are seeking a proactive and driven individual who wants to utilize their knowledge and skills to develop a cutting edge Internal Pest Management program. No closing date specified.
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Pest Management Guidelines Coordinator (Writer Editor 3) (UCDavis). Under the direction of the Principal Editor Supervisor, coordinate the development, updating, editing, review, and production of the Pest Management Guidelines series of publications, authored by UC scientists. Closes Sept. 25, 2020
- Research Plant Physiologist / Research Horticulturalist (WSU, Prosser, WA). Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit has an opening for a permanent position based at the Washington State University Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, Washington. A major focus of the research will be on detection of water stress and its management. There are good opportunities for collaboration, translation research, and engagement with industry. Closes Oct 27, 2020.
Oregon State University Extension Publications
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Asian Giant Hornet: A potential threat to honeybee colonies in Oregon. Ellen Topitzhofer, Chris Hedstrom, Priyadarshini Chakrabarti, Andony Melathopoulos, Silvia I. Rondon, Gail A. Langelloto-Rhodaback Ramesh R. Sagili. Sept 2020. EM 9297
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Biology and Management of Beet Leafhopper and Purple Top in Potatoes in the Pacific Northwest. Silvia I. Rondon, Tiziana Oppedisano. April 2020. EM 9282.
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A Guide to Hedgerows: Plantings That Enhance Biodiversity, Sustainability and Functionality. Pamela Monnette, Jude Hobbs. Revised June 2020. EM 8721
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Integrated Management of Feral Rye in Winter Wheat. Drew J. Lyon, Andrew G. Hulting, Judit Barroso, Joan Campbell. Revised June 2020. PNW 660
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Integrated Management of Downy Brome in Winter Wheat. Drew J. Lyon, Andrew G. Hulting, Don W. Morishita, Frank Young. Revised August 2020. PNW 668.
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Invertebrate Pest Management for Pacific Northwest Pastures. Amy J. Dreves, Navneet Kaur, Mylen Bohle, David B. Hannaway, Glenn Fisher, Silvia I. Rondon. Aug. 2020. PNW 750
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Omnivorous Leaftier: A ubiquitous and often minor pest of small grains and other seed crops of Western Oregon. Navneet Kaur, Leonard Coop, Jessica Green, Bill Gerth, Nicole P. Anderson, Glenn Fisher. , Aug 2020, EM 9294
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Pacific Northwest Watermelon Production East of the Cascades. Scott Lukas, Logan Clark, Kenneth Frost, Linda J. Brewer. June 2020. PNW 741
- Wildlife Habitat: Nurturing a Diverse Mix of Flora and Fauna, Rachel Werling, Cat Kizer. July 2020. EM 9250
Peer-reviewed (may require a subscription)
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First Report of Soft Rot of Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Caused by Pectobacterium parmentieri in Oregon, J. A. Brazil, H. M. Rivedal, and K. E. Frost. Plant Disease. Vol 4 No. 5. May 2020.
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Hazard Analysis for Phytophthora Species in Container Nurseries: Three Case Studies. Jennifer L. Parke, Neelam R. Redekar, Joyce L. Eberhart. and Fumiaki Funahashi. Hort Technology Vol 29: 6.
Oregon IPM Insider
Vol I, Issue 3: September 2020
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