By Margaret Bayne, OSU Extension Service Staff-retired, OSU Master

Pheromone treatment puts up the “No Vacancy” sign for Douglas-Fir Beetles. (Darrell Ross, quantamagazine.org) https://bit.ly/3qkDcft

Amazing root drawings! (Wageningen University-Image Collection) https://bit.ly/37azCwK

Watch the video:  Scientists are discovering new species in the ancient canopies of Canada’s tallest trees.  “On BC’s coast, giant trees have been fed by rain for over 700 years and are home to an incredible micro-world.” (Wild Canadian Weather, cbc.ca) https://bit.ly/3daaiLa

Rhododendrons as thermometers. “Did you know that some rhododendrons can act as a living thermometer, showing you just how cold it is by the curl of their leaves?” (Melissa Reckner, Brandywine.org https://bit.ly/377m4lN

The Mystery of Mistletoe’s Missing Genes.  “Mistletoes have all but shut down the powerhouses of their cells. Scientists are still trying to understand the plants’ unorthodox survival strategy.” (Christie Wilcox, quantamagazine.org) https://bit.ly/3b4FtEV

Microscopic wrinkles in leaves ward off insects.  “Researchers identify a new insect-defense mechanism.” (Monique Brouillette, Scientificamerican.com) https://bit.ly/3rQIwHB

Beepocalypse myth handbook: Assessing claims of pollinator collapse. (Jon Entine, geneticliteracyproject.org) https://bit.ly/3tgmf6Y

Learn the terms on seed packets to make the right selection. (Kym Pokorny, OSU; via Nichole Sanchez, OSU) https://bit.ly/2NtLPG4

Houseplant Hubub: The rage about variegation. (John Porter, gardenprofessors.com) https://bit.ly/3d88nXy

Gardening with Native Plants book inspires perennial passions (Linda Chalker-Scott). (WSU) https://bit.ly/3qklMzA

Insects in flight-11 incredible species in SLOW MOTION-Watch!  “Takeoff and flight sequences of insects spanning 5 different taxonomic orders captured at 3,200 fps!” (Ant Lab, via Youtube) https://bit.ly/3ag5p1a

The bumble bees of the Oregon Bee Atlas.  Watch the video! (Lincoln Best, via Youtube) https://bit.ly/3b4FZml

Stickiness is a weapon some plants use to fend off hungry insects. (Eric Lopresti, the conversation.com) https://bit.ly/3ai3QA7

Natural wonder: Wing ‘clap’ solves mystery of butterfly flight. (Matt McGrath, BBC.com) https://bbc.in/2ZfDCI4

Extension foresters note trend in redwood plantings, plan needs assessment. (Alicia Christiansen, OSU Extension) https://bit.ly/2LNgOfA

Five things to know about: Spotted Lanternfly – Oregon IPM Center.  See the video. (Christ Hedstrom, OSU via Youtube) https://bit.ly/3pimdcj