Benjamin Brink / The OregonianJim Young is the only insect diagnostician at Oregon State University's Insect ID Clinic. Jim Young opens his mail carefully. "You open it up to see what it is, and ...

Driving down a windy canyon road in northern Oregon rangeland, Jordan Maley and April Aamodt are on the look out for Mormon crickets, giant insects that can ravage crops. “There’s one right ...

Emerald Ash Borers thrive in higher temperatures and have reemerged in Oregon every summer. July is the peak month for EAB ...

An invasive insect known to attack conifer trees was discovered on out-of-state Christmas tree products that were shipped to big box stores in Oregon.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s grasshopper and Mormon cricket survey for 2024 showed the growing scope of the insect pests across Eastern Oregon. TrendingAgriculture secretary pledges ...

What miracles lurk beneath the surface of your local creek? Oregon State University ecologist Judy Li has your answer.

As Oregon State takes on FSU in the super regionals of the NCAA baseball tournament, here's what to know about the Beavers' conference affiliation: ...

Although Eastern Oregon’s forests are considered dry forests, meaning they’ve adapted to seasonal dry spells, they still need water to survive,” UO wrote. “And the area ...

One of the most destructive invasive insects in the United States has been detected in three more Oregon counties this summer, which could be bad news for the state’s ash trees. Federal and ...

Michigan could get an official state insect thanks to a dedicated class of fifth graders at Grand Rapids Public Schools.

PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — The Keystone State has its own flower, tree, dog, song, and bird. But did you know that the state has its own designated insect? The Pennsylvania Firefly, also known as … ...

The non-native oak lace bug is causing increased damage to Oregon white oak trees this year.