Apple diseases In our area the rainy season can be unpredictable, which opens up some apple tree varieties to scab & other diseases. If you are looking to replace an old apple tree or just plant some new ones  click here  to help you pick trees that are more or very resistant to apple diseases.  Information obtained from the PNW disease control hand book

Healthy turf practices Do you have more weeds than lawn?  Click here  to find out how to help your lawn thrive in a weed rich environment.  Information obtained from the PNW weed control hand book

Tree disease prevention Ornamental & fruit trees bring a lot of color to a landscape, and disease prevention helps keep it that way.  Click here  to find out ways you can help to prevent disease in your trees. Information obtained from Pests of Landscape Trees & Shrubs

Bronze Birch Borer prevention Click here  to find out how to help prevent Bronze Birch Borer. Information obtained from Pests of Landscape Trees & Shrubs

GMO-Genetically Modified Organisims Check out this video about GMO crops-  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIgqXCRkMkA&feature=youtu.be

Organic Food Myth Check out this video about organic food-  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3CoIqpyPYY

Stressed, dying conifers A lot of calls have come into the office about conifer trees looking like they're dying off or at least the tops are dying off.  Click here  to read up on how to help your trees now and in the future. You may have to right click the image and rotate it clockwise to read it. Information obtained from the Oregon State Extension Service

Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) The spotted wing drosophila is a newer pest to the PNW. It likes soft berries & fruit.  Click here  to see how to monitor for the little bugger.  Information obtained from the Oregon State Extension Service

Cherry Fruit Fly Between May and June the cherry fruit fly starts its life journey of laying eggs in your cherries. Find out  here  when and how to  monitor for the little fly and when to start treating your fruit so you don't have a failed crop. Information obtained from the Oregon State Extension Service