How can I help prevent the spread of P. ramorum?
Oregon’s oaks, tanoaks, huckleberries, rhododendrons and other plant species can best be protected by preventing further introductions of the disease to Oregon. By following these tips, you can help prevent the spread of P. ramorum: Do not transport oak firewood or other potentially infected plant materials from diseased areas in California to Oregon. Do not import potentially infected plant materials from Europe. Do not mail order plant materials from unreliable sources. If you visit diseased areas, wash your vehicle and shoes before traveling to disease-free areas. This includes mountain bikes ridden in areas with the disease. If you think you see a host plant with suspicious disease symptoms, report it to the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture or the Oregon Dept. of Forestry immediately.
