PNW’s – Pacific Northwest Pest Managment Handbooks

A Master Gardeners’ recommendations are made only after consulting research based information. Oregon State University’s premier Horticulture program is the first check when addressing a gardening question. The PNW’s – Pacific Northwest Pest Managment Handbooks are consulted routinely.


Pesticide Safety| Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks (pnwhandbooks.org)

Always Read the Label

The single most important approach to pesticide safety is to read the pesticide label before each use and then follow the directions. If still in doubt after reading the label, contact a person qualified to help evaluate the hazard of the chemical and its use. Qualified people include extension specialists, county educators, pesticide product representatives, and retailers.


Cherry (Prunus spp.)-X-Disease

PNW – Plant Disease Management HandbookPlant Disease Management Handbook | Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks (pnwhandbooks.org)


https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect/emerging-pest-brown-marmorated-stink-bug-pending-threat-pacific-northwest-agriculture

PNW – Insect Management Handbook – Insect Management Handbook | Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks (pnwhandbooks.org)


Hawkweed, orange (Hieracium aurantiacum), meadow (Hieracium caespitosum), and other non-native species and hybrids

PNW – Weed Management HandbookWeed Management Handbook | Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks (pnwhandbooks.org)