Hood River County is reminding property owners of their responsibility to help control orchard pests. Both the County and the state have ordinances and regulations in place, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers, and the County are working together to develop a plan to help with pest management. County Commission Chair Jennifer Euwer says unmanaged or abandoned orchards can lead to insect problems for the commercial orchard industry. Euwer noted educating County residents about the problems pests can cause the orchard industry will be a large part of the effort.