2023 Contributors
Christopher Adams, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Apricot Pests”
Co-author: “Cherry (Sweet and Sour) Pests”, “Apple Pests” and “Emerging Insect Pests in the Pacific Northwest: Gypsy moth, Japanese beetle, Cabbage whitefly (2016), Ash whitefly (2016), Banded-winged whitefly (2015), Southern green stink bug (2015), European Schafer (2012), Red lily leaf beetle (2012), Mountain ash sawfly (2009), Elm seed bug (2009), Seed bugs (2001-2005), Viburnum leaf Beetle (2001), Spotted lanternfly (2020), Asian giant hornet (2019)” and “Hosts and Pests of Landscape Plants”
Nicole Anderson, Oregon State University
Author: “Pests of Clover Grown for Seed” and “Pests of Vetch Grown for Seed”
Co-author: “Grass Seed Pests” and “Slug Control”
Sergio Arispe, Oregon State University
Author: “Beef Cattle Pests”, “Fly Control”, “Poultry Pests”, “Pyrethroid Resistance”, and “Rangeland Pests”
Brittany S. Barker, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Biological Control”
Neil Bell, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Horticultural, Landscape and Ornamental Crops: Turfgrass Pests”
Co-author: “Hosts and Pests of Vegetable Crops”, “Irish Potato Pests” and “Vegetable Pests”
Matthew Blua, Washington Potato Commission
Lead author: “Irish Potato Pests”
Rachel Bomberger, Washington State University
Lead author: “Hosts and Pests of Vegetable Crops”
Cassie Bouska, Oregon State University
Author: “Cranberry Pests”
Lead author: “Blueberry Pests” and “Blackberry and Raspberry Pests”
Co-author: “Currant and Gooseberry Pests” and “Strawberry Pests”
Carolyn Breece, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Bee Protection: Honey Bee”
Michael Bush, Washington State Department of Agriculture
Lead author: “Chemical Control of Landscape Pests”, “Emerging Insect Pests in the Pacific Northwest: Gypsy moth, Japanese beetle, Cabbage whitefly (2016), Ash whitefly (2016), Banded-winged whitefly (2015), Southern green stink bug (2015), European Schafer (2012), Red lily leaf beetle (2012), Mountain ash sawfly (2009), Elm seed bug (2009), Seed bugs (2001-2005), Viburnum leaf Beetle (2001), Spotted lanternfly (2020), Asian giant hornet (2019)”, “Hosts and Pests of Landscape Plants”, “Common Landscape Pests”, and “Peach and Nectarine Pests”
Co-author: “Apricot Pests” and “Plum and Prune Pests”
Kristopher Byrd, Oregon Water Resources Department
Co-author: “Chemigation”
Erica Chernoh, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Chestnut Pests”
Co-author: “Hazelnut Pests” and “Walnut Pests”
Sharon Collman, Washington State University
Co-author: “Common Landscape Pests” and “Hosts and Pests of Landscape Plants”
Cody Copp, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Pests of Onion Grown for Seed”
Leonard Coop, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Biological Control”
Jenifer Cruickshank, Oregon State University
Author: “Dairy Cattle Pests”
Surendra Dara, Oregon State University Extension Entomologist
Lead author: “Concepts of IPM”
Benjamin Diehl, Washington State University
Co-author: “Biology and Control of the Garden Symphylan”
Seth Dorman, USDA-ARS, Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit
Co-author: “Clover Hay Pests”, “Vetch Hay Pests” and “Pasture and Hay Grass Pests”
Amy Dreves, University of the Virgin Islands
Co-author: “Entomopathogenic Nematodes””
Scott Duggan, Oregon State University
Author: “Sheep and Goat Pests” and “Swine Pests”
Brook Edmunds, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Currant and Gooseberry Pests” and “Strawberry Pests”
Co-author: “Blackberry and Raspberry Pests”, “Blueberry Pests” and “Grape Pests”
Sanford Eigenbrode, University of Idaho
Author: “Dry Edible and Seed Pea”
Beverly Gerdeman, Washington State University
Co-author: “Biology and Control of Garden Symphylan”
Zach Hamilton, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Horticultural, Landscape and Ornamental Crops: Turfgrass Pests”
Laurel Hansen, Spokane Falls Community College
Lead author: “Structural and Health: Nuisance and Household Pests”
Author: “Wood-Infesting Insects”
Co-author: “Structural and Health: Public Health Pests”
Eliza Hernández, USDA-ARS, Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit
Co-author: “Clover Hay Pests”, “Vetch Hay Pests” and “Pasture and Hay Grass Pests”
Richard Hilton, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Hemp Pests” and “Pesticide Table for Hemp Pests”
Ronda Hirnyck, University of Idaho
Author: “Safe Pesticide Use”
Thomas Hoffmann, Washington Department of Agriculture
Lead author: “Chemigation”
Craig Hollingsworth, University of Massachusetts
Lead author: “Public Health Pests”
Co-author: “Concepts of Integrated Pest Management”, “Mushroom Pests”, and “Horticultural, Landscape and Ornamental Crops: Turfgrass Pests”
Andrew Jensen, Washington Potato Commission
Co-author: “Irish Potato Pests”
Erik Johansen, Washington Department of Agriculture
Co-author: “How to Reduce Bee Poisoning from Pesticides”
Navneet Kaur, Oregon State University
Editor: PNW Insect Management Handbook
Lead author: “Field and Silage Corn Pests” and “Characteristics of Insecticides”
Co-author: “Insecticide Resistance Management”, “Mint Pests”, “Grass Seed Pest”, “Biology, Control of Garden Symphylan” and “Concepts of Integrated Pest Management”
Rene Kesecker, Good Earth Pest Company
Co-author: “Nuisance and Household Pests”
Alec Kowalewski, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Horticultural, Landscape and Ornamental Crops: Turfgrass Pests”
Chal Landren, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Christmas Tree Plantation Pests”
Jana Lee, USDA Agricultural Research Service
Lead author: “Entomopathogenic Nematodes”
Scott Lukas, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Pests of Cabbage and Mustard Grown for Seed”, “Pests of Lettuce Grown for Seed”, “Pests of Onion Grown for Seed” and “Pests of Spinach Grown for Seed”
Dani Lightle, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Horticultural, Landscape and Ornamental Crops: Turfgrass Pests”
Rory McDonnell, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Slug Control”
Andony Melathopoulus, Oregon State University
Section editor: Bee Protection
Lead author: “Bee Protection: How to Reduce Bee Poisoning”
John Mellott, Oregon Department of Agriculture
Author: “Field Characteristics of Pacific Northwest Fruit Tree-Attacking Spider Mites”
Lloyd Nackley, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Chemical Control of Nursery Pests”, “Greenhouse Ornamental Pests” and “Pesticides Registered for Specific Nursery Pests”
Tiziana Oppedisano, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Hemp Pests” and “Pesticide Table for Hemp Pests”
Justin O’Dea, Washington State University
Author: “Emerging Insect Pests in the Pacific Northwest: Rose Stem Girdler (2014)”
Westy Pickup, Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Co-author: “Chemigation”
Franki Porter, Wilbur-Ellis Company
Co-author: “Christmas Tree Plantation Pests”
Max Ragozzino, Oregon Department of Agriculture
Co-author: “Biological Control”
Stuart Reitz, Oregon State University
Author: “Alfalfa Hay Pests” and “Pests of Corn Grown for Seed”
Silvia Rondon, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Hemp Pests”, “Pesticide Table for Hemp Pests” and “Irish Potato Pests”
Ramesh Sagili, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Bee Protection: Honey Bee”
Steven Salisbury, Pacific Ag Resources
Co-author: “Grass Seed Pests”
Ramandeep Sandhi, FMC Stine Research Center
Lead author: “Insecticide Resistance Management”
Melissa Scherr, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Chemical Control of Nursery Pests”, “Greenhouse Ornamental Pests” and “Pesticides Registered for Specific Nursery Pests”
Myron Shenk, Oregon State University
Author: “Pesticide Application”
Walter Sheppard, Washington State University
Co-author: “Honey Bee Pests”
Dawn Sherwood, Oregon State University
Author: “Horse Pests”
Govinda Shrestha, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Hemp Pests” and “Pesticide Table for Hemp Pests”
Shikha Singh, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Pests of Cabbage and Mustard Grown for Seed”, “Pests of Lettuce Grown for Seed”, “Pests of Onion Grown for Seed” and “Pests of Spinach Grown for Seed”
Patty Skinkis, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Grape Pests”
Sven Spichiger, Washington State Department of Agriculture
Co-author: “Emerging Insect Pests in the Pacific Northwest: Gypsy moth, Japanese beetle, Cabbage whitefly (2016), Ash whitefly (2016), Banded-winged whitefly (2015), Southern green stink bug (2015), European Schafer (2012), Red lily leaf beetle (2012), Mountain ash sawfly (2009), Elm seed bug (2009), Seed bugs (2001-2005), Viburnum leaf Beetle (2001), Spotted lanternfly (2020), Asian giant hornet (2019)”, “Hosts and Pests of Landscape Plants”
Gwen Stahnke, Walla Walla Community College
Co-author: “Horticultural, Landscape and Ornamental Crops: Turfgrass Pests”
Anastais Stanzak, University of Idaho, Kimberly Research and Extension Center
Co-author: “Agronomic crops- Sugar beet”, “Pests of Sugar Beet Grown for Seed” and “Pests of Table Beet Grown for Seed”
Heather Stoven, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Cherry (Sweet and Sour) Pests” and “Plum and Prune Pests”
Co-author: “Apple Pests”, “Apricot Pests”, “Peach and Nectarine Pests” and “Pear Pests”
Christy Tanner, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Mint Pests”
Author: “Small Grains Pests”
Ashley Thompson, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Pear Pests”
Ira Thompson, Oregon State University
Co-author: “Hemp Pests” and “Pesticide Table for Hemp Pests”
Rogan Tokach, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Co-author: “Alfalfa Bee Pests”, “Alkali Bee Pests” and “Blue Orchard Bee Pests”
Elizabeth Verhoeven, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Clover Hay Pests”, “Vetch Hay Pests” and “Pasture and Hay Grass Pests”
Doug Walsh, Washington State University
Author: “Hop Pests” and “Pests of Alfalfa Grown for Seed”
Vaughn Walton, Oregon State University
Author: “Spotted Wing Drosophila: An Emerging Berry and Stone Fruit Pest”
Co-author: “Grape Pests”
Timothy Waters, Washington State University
Author: “Sunflower Pests”
Co-author: “Vegetable Pests” and “Hosts and Pests of Vegetable Crops”
Erik Wenninger, University of Idaho
Lead author: “Pests of Sugar Beet Grown for Seed”, “Pests of Table Beet Grown for Seed” and “Sugar Beet Pests”
Dale Whaley, Washington State University
Author: “Canola Pests”, “Farm Stored Grain Pests” and “Meadowfoam Pests”
Alison Willette, Oregon State University
Assistant editor: PNW Insect Management Handbook
Lead author: “Mushroom Pests”, “Biology, Control of Garden Symphylan” and “Grass Seed Pests”
Co-author: “Field and Silage Corn Pests”
Nik Wiman, Oregon State University
Lead author: “Apple Pests”, “Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: An Emerging Threat to Pacific Northwest Agriculture”, “Hazelnut Pests” and “Walnut Pests”
Co-author: “Chestnut Pests”
Carrie Wohleb, Washington State University
Author: “Pests of Carrot Grown for Seed”, “Pests of Radish Grown for Seed” and “Pests of Rutabaga and Turnip Grown for Seed”
Judy Wu-Smart, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Co-author: “Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee Pests”, “Alkali Bee Pests”, “Blue Orchard Bee Pests” and “How to Reduce Bee Poisoning from Pesticides”
Publisher
Jim Sloan, Extension Communications, Oregon State University
Larry Beutler, Copy/Production Editor, Portland, Oregon
Acknowledgements
We greatly appreciate the considerable assistance from experts within the PNW agricultural community who provided information that contributed to the quality of this handbook. These experts include county extension agents and specialists, product representatives, food processing representatives, agricultural experiment station staff and private consultants.
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