Master Gardener - OSU Extension 
ENTOMOLOGY AND PEST MANAGEMENT

KEY CONCEPTS 
 

I. Arthropods

  1. Insects
  2. Other arthropods 

II. Insect Pests of Houses, Pets and Humans 

  1. Household pests
  2. Wood destroyers
  3. Fleas
  4. Bees and wasps
  5. Insects as disease vectors
  6. Incidental invaders

III. Pest Management 

  1. IPM
  2. Control options 
  3. Pesticide safety 

IV. Submitting Insects for Identification

V. Orders of Insects and Their Feeding Parts 


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SUBMITTING INSECTS FOR IDENTIFICATION 

 

When an insect pest can't be identified using a fact sheet, a field guide or other resources, it should be submitted to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic. Fact Sheet 2121 provides tips on specimen preparation. Consult Extension's office staff for the current fee. Payment must accompany all specimens. 

  

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