and Robin RosettaThe collective scientific name for slugs and snails, Gastropoda, goes a long way towards explaining the headaches that these invertebrates cause nurseries owners throughout the Pacific Northwest. Literally meaning ‘stomach foot’ from the Greek words ‘gastér’ and ‘podòs’, gastropods feed on a large number of ornamental plants. They are also thought to transmit […]
Nurseries fighting pests back with bio blend
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Biofungicides are becoming an effective arsenal for nurseries in the battle against plant disease
President’s Message: Where the rubber meets the bug
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Inspiration from the automotive industry leads industry veteran at Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas to an innovative and low cost solution to replacement rubber gaskets for beneficial insect colony container lids.
Near-total chlorpyrifos ban takes effect in Oregon
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A rule banning almost all uses of chlorpyrifos, a commonly pesticide used in conifer production and other crops, has now taken effect across the state, effective December 31, 2023, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported . The chemical has been associated with neurological damage to humans, prompting states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to consider stricter […]
Setting up for spray success
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Growers of variable crops can reduce chemical waste and ensure coverage by systematically adapting their approach By Brian Hill and Lloyd Nackley We can’t all mount lasers on our air-blast sprayers,” a Willamette Valley grower said recently in a conversation with researchers. It’s true that some growers actually can mount lasers. Lasers are now a […]