Many people in our region have noticed the same tiny white flying insects during the past several months.  They have been identified as ash whiteflies, Siphoninus phillyreae, potentially serious pests of ash trees and certain other woody plants. Very little is known at this time about what their activities might be in our region or what sort of management may be needed.

This webpage for commercial growers has some background information and images of infested leaves: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/nurspest/Ash_whitefly.html. (Near the top of the page, notice the link to a local garden show where you can hear an interview with a university-affiliated entomologist.)