The staff at ODA's Integrated Pest Prevention & Management Program in 2018.

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.

Chris at one of the treatment sites in Spring 2018.

A letter from the Project Coordinator:
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"My name is Chris Hedstrom and I am the Invasive Species Response Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Insect Pest Prevention and Management program.

Japanese beetles pose a significant threat to Oregon’s agricultural communities and economies, and it is my job to work with partner agencies and community members to make decisions that will protect the future of Oregon’s gardening and agricultural communities, economy, and ways of life. Thank you to all of the residents of Cedar Mill, Bonny Slope, Oak Hills, and Bethany neighborhoods of Washington County! The successful eradication of beetles would not be possible without your support and cooperation.”

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. Chris and others on his expert team also coordinate classical biological control programs to combat pests such as brown marmorated stink bug and ash whitefly in Oregon.

When you give us a call, send us an email, or submit a contact form, someone from the IPPM team will respond directly.

The Insect Pest Prevention and Management (IPPM) Program works to:

• Protect Oregon’s agriculture, horticulture, environment, and quality of life from damaging insect pests.
• Enhance or maintain the value of our agricultural and horticultural products.