P2 The SpokeSman • WedneSday, July 21, 2021
Gardening corner
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU?
Plant clinic can answer
those nagging questions
BY LIZ DOUVILLE
For The Spokesman
O
regon State University is a
land-grant university whose
mission, in part, is to conduct
research and share research-based
education with the public. This is of-
fered through the efforts of the OSU
Extension faculty, staff and trained
volunteers. In the Horticulture pro-
gram, those who have completed the
extensive series of classes and received
certification are awarded the standing
of an OSU Extension Service Master
Gardener.
In Central Oregon, the horticul-
tural information is shared by pro-
viding education through classes,
demonstrations in community gar-
dens and publications. Although there
has been a continued presence of
virtual classes and online plant clinic
these past 19 months, public aware-
ness of Master Gardener benefits has
somewhat diminished.
Considering the abnormal weather
pattern these past weeks, drought
conditions and water regulations
being enacted, plus reports that the
Pandora moth has returned, the an-
nouncement that the OSU Extension
Master Gardener Plant Clinic has re-
opened is welcomed news.
We don’t know how these new con-
ditions will or has affected our gar-
dens and landscape, but I feel certain
plant life isn’t quite the same.
Plant Clinic is a diagnostic facility
associated with the Botany and Plant
Pathology Departments at OSU. Plant
Clinic is educational by helping clients
recognize the plant problem and help-
ing them manage the disease or dis-
order using the proper control meth-
ods, including cultural, biological, and
chemical methods.
The Deschutes County OSU Ex-
tension Plant Clinic is currently open
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m., serving Deschutes, Crook
and Jefferson counties. Check in at the
main OSU Extension office at the De-
schutes County Fairgrounds. Please
be aware the clinic may not be staffed
every day since it is reliant on the vol-
unteers and their availability, you may
want to call 541-548-6088. There are
provisions if you arrive and are unable
to consult.
As with all diagnostic work, the
more information you provide the
more accurate your diagnosis and
treatment will be. Coming in with a
partial branch or stem and relaying
state Highway 126, with injury.
July 7
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
was reported at 12:16 a.m. in the 1200 block of SW
28th Street, and an arrest made.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
8:53 a.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree Lane.
9:30 a.m. in the 200 block of SE Franklin Street.
2:56 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree Lane,
and an arrest made.
Vehicle crashes — Accidents were reported at:
10:51 a.m. in the area of SW 13th Street and SW
Indian Avenue, with injury.
4:02 p.m. in the 1600 block of SW Odem Medo
Road, noninjury.
8:35 p.m. in the area of NW 23rd Street and NW
Hemlock Avenue, noninjury.
July 8
Burglary — A burglary was reported at 9:04 a.m.
in the 400 block of NE Nickernut Lane.
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
was reported at 7:37 a.m. in the 1300 block of SW
Kalama Avenue.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
11:03 a.m. in the 400 block of NW 17th Street.
2:24 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree Lane.
6 p.m. in the area of SW 41st Street and SW
Majestic Avenue, and an arrest made. The suspect
was also charged with identity theft.
Vehicle crashes — Noninjury accidents were
reported at:
4:56 p.m. in the 2300 block of S. U.S. Highway 97.
9:24 p.m. in the area of SW Highland Avenue and
SW 17th Street.
July 9
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
12:48 p.m. in the area of SE Fifth Street and SE
Cascade Avenue, and an arrest made.
6:14 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree
Lane, and an arrest made. The suspect was also
charged with criminal trespass, possession of
methamphetamine and carrying a concealed
weapon.
July 10
Burglary — A burglary was reported at 4:47 a.m.
in the 3700 block of SW Summit Avenue.
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
OSU submitted photo
Plant Clinic is a diagnostic facility associ-
ated with the Botany and Plant Pathol-
ogy Departments at Oregon State Uni-
versity.
that “it has a black bug” isn’t much
help. The following are a few items of
information to provide:
• What type of plant is it and do
you know the recommended growing
conditions?
• When was it planted?
• When was the condition first no-
ticed?
• Have symptoms been develop-
ing over a long period of time, or have
they appeared suddenly?
• What parts of the plant are af-
fected?
If possible take a sample of the af-
fected area (branch or twig) along
with a healthy branch. If using photos,
take photos of area around the tree or
bush. Where do you live? Irrigation
system and schedule — prior to water
regulations being enforced. Location
of plant in landscape exposed to ab-
normal winds, sun? Has there been
any heavy construction equipment on
your property or close to the affected
plant?
Turf grasses are apt to be of con-
cern this year. Provide 6”x 6” samples
of turfgrass from the transitional site-
healthy and unhealthy. The sample
needs to be deep enough to be able to
examine the roots.
Curled leaves (other than from the
extreme heat) could be a sign of her-
bicide damage. Herbicide drift could
be the cause of someone spraying who
hasn’t followed the directions of when
and how to spray.
Bring in leaves with signs of in-
sect damage along with an unin-
fected sample. Notched leaves could
be a sign of vine weevil. Discolored
blotches on leaves, rolled leaves, usu-
ally indicate insect damage. Look
closely and live capture an insect you
think may be the culprit. That’s why
you save those orange pill containers.
With the unusual weather, I suspect
there will be indications of problems
with pines and conifers. If you no-
tice unusual coloration or indications
of abnormal insect activity, check-in
with the plant clinic.
In addition to helping you prob-
lem solve, the volunteers will provide
resources that will be helpful in the
future.
was reported at 4:37 p.m. in the area of SW 37th
Street.
Thefts — Thefts were reported at:
9:12 a.m. in the 1200 block of SW Highland
Avenue.
1:43 p.m. in the 1400 block of S. U.S. Highway 97.
July 11
Burglary — A burglary was reported at 7:42 p.m.
in the 1200 block of Veterans Way, and an arrest
made. The suspect was also charged with criminal
mischief, theft, assault IV and assault of a public
safety officer.
Criminal mischief — An act of criminal mischief
was reported at 4:16 p.m. in the 1900 block of SW
25th Street.
Unauthorized use — A vehicle was reported
stolen at 7:19 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. U.S.
Highway 97, and an arrest made. The suspect was
also charged with theft.
July 6
2:23 a.m. Unauthorized burning, 1447 NE 11th St.
5:07 a.m. Motor vehicle accident with no injuries,
1650 NW Helmholtz Way.
12:38 p.m. Barkdust fire, in the area of SW Veterans
Way.
July 9
8:20 p.m. Unauthorized burning, 8259 Sixth St.,
Terrebonne.
July 10
1:41 p.m. Motor vehicle accident with injuries, in
the area of Northwest Way and NW Euston Lane.
3:52 p.m. Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire, 720
NE Quince Ave.
July 11
5:15 p.m. Forest, woods or wildland fire, 676 SW
Veterans Way.
6:58 p.m. Forest, woods or wildland fire, in the area
of Buffalo Drive, Sisters.
7:45 p.m. Unauthorized burning, 292 NE Hemlock
Ave.
9:22 p.m. Unauthorized burning, 4606 NW
Helmholtz Way.
July 5-11: 79 Medical aid or transfer calls
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POLICE & FIRE REPORT
The Spokesman will update items in the Police
Log when such a request is received. Any new
information, such as the dismissal of charges
or acquittal, must be verifiable. For more
information, call 541-548-2185.
Redmond Police Department
July 5
Criminal mischief — Acts of criminal mischief
were reported at:
7:35 a.m. in the 1500 block of SW First Street,
following a report of a suspicious person, and an
arrest made. The suspect was also charged with
unlawful entry to a vehicle and criminal trespass.
6:12 p.m. in the 200 block of SW Sixth Street.
Theft — A theft was reported at 5:46 a.m. in the
3100 block of SW Metolius Avenue.
July 6
Vehicle crashes — Accidents were reported at:
11:21 a.m. in the area of NW Sixth Street and NW
Maple Avenue, with injury.
1:18 p.m. in the 300 block of NW Oak Tree Lane,
noninjury.
7:42 p.m. in the area of S. Creekside Drive and
CROSSWORD
Redmond Fire Runs
July 5
10:55 a.m. Natural vegetation fire, near the
coordinates 44.27654,-121.143622.
SUDOKU
WEATHER
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PRECIP
Monday, July 12
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Tuesday, July 13
97
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Wednesday, July 14
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Thursday, July 15
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Friday, July 16
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Saturday, July 17
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Sunday, July 18
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Precipitation to date this year: 2.31 inches
* = daily record
National Weather Service broadcasts are on 162.50 mhz.
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