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Archive Home > 2007 > June > 06 > Devastating mites found at two farms

Devastating mites found at two farms

Effect on Central Oregon's ag industry, options for treatment are still unclear

By Jeff McDonald / The Bulletin
June 6, 2007

Millions of barely visible but potentially devastating pests for Central Oregon's forage crop farmers were discovered at two separate 40-acre fields north of Terrebonne and southwest of Culver last week.

Banks grass mites, known scientifically as Oligonychus pratensis, pierce and suck the juice....

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