OREGON
STATE
UNIVERSITY
POTATO UPDATE
Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center
May 8, 2009
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2121 South 1 Street, P.O. Box 105, Hermiston, Oregon 97838, T 541-567-8321 | F 541-567-2240
Silvia I. Rondon, Extension Entomologist ● Philip B. Hamm, Extension Plant Pathologist
Insect Trap Report
Serving Umatilla and Morrow Counties
Traps are collected on Thursdays.
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PTW: Potato Tuberworm
BLH: Beet Leafhoppers
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FYI
Did you know that ….?
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Zebra Chip is a new and emerging disease of
potato in southwestern US?
The potato psyllid is the insect vectoring the
disease
It has not been found in OR or WA yet
You’re invited to HAREC’s Centennial
Celebration! On June 30, 2009 at 2:00pm the public
is invited to attend an afternoon of tours through
laboratories, field research, exhibitions, and fun for
children. A formal presentation will start at 6:00pm.
A free barbeque and entertainment will follow.
HAREC: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/hermiston/
HAREC Entomology Lab:
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/hermiston/entomology-laboratory
LATE BLIGHT HOTLINE
1-800-705-3377
Agriculture, Family and Community Development, 4-H Youth, Forestry, Energy, and Extension Sea Grant Programs. Oregon State University, United States
Department of Agriculture, and Umatilla County cooperating. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people.