Oregon’s warm winter, spring have invasive tree-killing bugs hatching early, state says

The warm spring weather tends to get people out and about to enjoy the sun. Unfortunately, it’s not just the humans. The mild ...
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Researchers survey Oregon forests for insect damage and drought effects

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service will conduct low-level flights in June to monitor forest health. This survey, which began in the 1940s and paused ...
Capital Press

Oregon report shows growing scope of insect pests

The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s grasshopper and Mormon cricket survey for 2024 showed the growing scope of the insect pests across Eastern Oregon. Grasshopper populations appear to have ...
KGW8

Oregon saw nearly 2.3M acres of new damage to forests last year, report finds, unrelated to fires

PORTLAND, Ore. — On Friday, the Oregon Department of Forestry launched its annual aerial survey of forests throughout the state, something the agency has done since 1947. Over the next few months, ...
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Emerald ash borer spotted early in Oregon due to warm winter

The tiny green insect known as the most destructive forest pest in North America has been found earlier than usual this year.
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See what the buzz is about: Here are the official state insects, butterflies of 48 states

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are plenty of things to buzz about when it comes to the 50 states. From their state flowers to animals, there are many ...
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Learn about the caddisfly with ecologist Judy Li

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