View Related Episode: Wild Horse Trainer, Biological Control of Weeds, City Walks

Weed-eating insects are increasingly being used as means of controlling unwanted, invasive plants. The method is proving to be effective against some species such as the star thistle. However there remain concerns about the potential unintended consequences of introducing non-native insects to Oregon.

First Broadcast: 1999
Producer: Eric Cain

Appeared in episode: Wild Horse Trainer, Biological Control of Weeds, City Walks

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Wolves return to Oregon in packs
by Ed Jahn | 11/20/2009
It seems like just yesterday I went to eastern ORegon to report on the “potential” for wolves to return to Oregon. That was in 2006 (episode 1607). Well, there have been reports all throughout the last year of wolves showing up, with a few videos offered as proof, followed by a wolf attack on livestock [...]
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