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.
Chris Hedstrom
Invasive Species Response Coordinator
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.
Invasive Species Response Coordinator
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.
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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The Insect Pest Prevention and Management (IPPM) Program works to:
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