Oregon Department of Agriculture's "Japanese Beetle Team" in 2019.
Meet the Team
This Japanese beetle eradication project is led by the Oregon Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with partner agencies and the communities where it takes place.
Ashley Toland
Eradication Entomologist & Project Coordinator
Hello, my name is Ashley Toland and I am the eradication entomologist for the Oregon Department of Agriculture in the Integrated Pest Prevention and Management program (IPPM). In IPPM, we work to make sure invasive insects, like Japanese beetle, do not establish in Oregon. I have a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island in Environmental Science & Management, and a master’s degree from Virginia Tech in Entomology. I am originally from Massachusetts, but I recently moved to Oregon and I am excited to explore all this beautiful state has to offer!
Eradication Entomologist & Project Coordinator
Hello, my name is Ashley Toland and I am the eradication entomologist for the Oregon Department of Agriculture in the Integrated Pest Prevention and Management program (IPPM). In IPPM, we work to make sure invasive insects, like Japanese beetle, do not establish in Oregon. I have a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island in Environmental Science & Management, and a master’s degree from Virginia Tech in Entomology. I am originally from Massachusetts, but I recently moved to Oregon and I am excited to explore all this beautiful state has to offer!
Jessica Rendon
Japanese Beetle Eradication Specialist
My name is Jessica Rendon and I am the Japanese Beetle Eradication Specialist for the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Insect Pest Prevention and Management program. On a daily basis I work alongside my fellow entomologists and colleagues as we tackle the challenges of monitoring, identifying, and eradicating invasive insect species that are found in Oregon. I am honored to serve and protect Oregon’s agriculture, natural resources, and residents from the threat of invasive insect species, like the Japanese beetle. The Pacific Northwest holds a special place in my heart.
Japanese Beetle Eradication Specialist
My name is Jessica Rendon and I am the Japanese Beetle Eradication Specialist for the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Insect Pest Prevention and Management program. On a daily basis I work alongside my fellow entomologists and colleagues as we tackle the challenges of monitoring, identifying, and eradicating invasive insect species that are found in Oregon. I am honored to serve and protect Oregon’s agriculture, natural resources, and residents from the threat of invasive insect species, like the Japanese beetle. The Pacific Northwest holds a special place in my heart.
Austin Johnson
Japanese Beetle Outreach Coordinator
My name is Austin Johnson and I am the Japanese Beetle Outreach Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Insect Pest Prevention and Management program. I originally started working for the department as an invasive species trapper in the Portland area in April of 2019. My goal is to finish the eradication of this Japanese beetle outbreak and continue to suppress future populations.
Japanese Beetle Outreach Coordinator
My name is Austin Johnson and I am the Japanese Beetle Outreach Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Insect Pest Prevention and Management program. I originally started working for the department as an invasive species trapper in the Portland area in April of 2019. My goal is to finish the eradication of this Japanese beetle outbreak and continue to suppress future populations.
Jake Bodart
Manager of Insect Pest Prevention & Management
My name is Jake Bodart and I am proud to be the manager for the Insect Pest Prevention & Management program for the Oregon Department of Agriculture (IPPM). The IPPM program is made up of a very talented group of entomologists, coordinators, and colleagues to protect Oregon’s agricultural, environmental, and natural resources from damaging invertebrate pests, like the Japanese beetle. I have a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in Biology and Ecology with a minor in Sustainability, and a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas in Entomology. I have lived and worked all over the east coast and south east, and joined the Oregon Department of Agriculture in January 2019.
Manager of Insect Pest Prevention & Management
My name is Jake Bodart and I am proud to be the manager for the Insect Pest Prevention & Management program for the Oregon Department of Agriculture (IPPM). The IPPM program is made up of a very talented group of entomologists, coordinators, and colleagues to protect Oregon’s agricultural, environmental, and natural resources from damaging invertebrate pests, like the Japanese beetle. I have a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in Biology and Ecology with a minor in Sustainability, and a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas in Entomology. I have lived and worked all over the east coast and south east, and joined the Oregon Department of Agriculture in January 2019.
Jeannette Krampien
JB Eradication Crew Member
My name is Jeannette Krampien and I am a Japanese Beetle Eradication Technician for the Oregon Department of Agriculture in the IPPM program. I have a BS in Biology from Marquette University, and a MS in Forest Ecosystems and Society from OSU. I am excited to work for the ODA and help protect Oregon’s beautiful natural and agricultural resources.
JB Eradication Crew Member
My name is Jeannette Krampien and I am a Japanese Beetle Eradication Technician for the Oregon Department of Agriculture in the IPPM program. I have a BS in Biology from Marquette University, and a MS in Forest Ecosystems and Society from OSU. I am excited to work for the ODA and help protect Oregon’s beautiful natural and agricultural resources.
Airlia Oroszvary
JB Eradication Crew Member
Hello! I’m Airlia Oroszváry. This is my second year working as a Biological Technician for Oregon Department of Agriculture. I grew up in Pennsylvania and used to get a whole penny a pop for each Japanese beetle I caught in my dad’s garden, so I guess things haven’t changed much. I have a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University in Biology. After ten years as an Oregonian I still have so much awe for this part of the world, and I am happy to work to protect our natural resources.
JB Eradication Crew Member
Hello! I’m Airlia Oroszváry. This is my second year working as a Biological Technician for Oregon Department of Agriculture. I grew up in Pennsylvania and used to get a whole penny a pop for each Japanese beetle I caught in my dad’s garden, so I guess things haven’t changed much. I have a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University in Biology. After ten years as an Oregonian I still have so much awe for this part of the world, and I am happy to work to protect our natural resources.
Jaqueline Kunz
JB Eradication Crew Member
My name is Jaquie Kunz and I am a Japanese Beetle Eradication Technician for the Oregon Department of Agriculture Invasive Pest Prevention and Management program. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, where I majored in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences and minored in Comparative Ethnic Studies. I love living in Oregon because of the proximity to nature - there are so many great places to hike and take pictures.
JB Eradication Crew Member
My name is Jaquie Kunz and I am a Japanese Beetle Eradication Technician for the Oregon Department of Agriculture Invasive Pest Prevention and Management program. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, where I majored in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences and minored in Comparative Ethnic Studies. I love living in Oregon because of the proximity to nature - there are so many great places to hike and take pictures.
Chris Woods
JB Eradication Crew Member
Hello there! My name is Chris Woods. I recently joined the Japanese Beetle eradication team. I got my bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from San Diego State University. I am passionate about strengthening localized and environmentally friendly food production, restoring native habitats, and conserving the natural splendor that remains in our increasingly urbanized world. Invasive species such as the Japanese beetle are a major threat to the health and wellbeing of native ecosystems, and I am proud to be working alongside the many talented individuals that make up the Oregon Department of Agriculture to prevent this foreign pest from harming Oregon's diverse natural resources.
JB Eradication Crew Member
Hello there! My name is Chris Woods. I recently joined the Japanese Beetle eradication team. I got my bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from San Diego State University. I am passionate about strengthening localized and environmentally friendly food production, restoring native habitats, and conserving the natural splendor that remains in our increasingly urbanized world. Invasive species such as the Japanese beetle are a major threat to the health and wellbeing of native ecosystems, and I am proud to be working alongside the many talented individuals that make up the Oregon Department of Agriculture to prevent this foreign pest from harming Oregon's diverse natural resources.
Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Insect Pest Prevention and Management program coordinates early detection and rapid response to insect pest invasions to protect Oregon’s agriculture, natural resources, and economy. Early detections of pest threats are possible through surveys of gypsy moth, Japanese beetle, and light brown apple moth among others.
When you give us a call, send us an email, or submit a contact form, someone from the IPPM team will respond directly.
When you give us a call, send us an email, or submit a contact form, someone from the IPPM team will respond directly.
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