Tag: pest control
How to identify beech leaf disease
Beech leaf disease has been documented in at least a dozen counties in northeast Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and Ontario, Canada.
How to get rid of European starlings
There are several ways to discourage starlings from visiting your backyard. Eliminating easy access to food sources and nesting sites is crucial.
Expect to see more ticks statewide this season
According to an Ohio State University Extension educator, ticks — and the diseases they carry — are on the rise and will likely continue to increase.
Plans made to combat Asian longhorned beetle in Ohio
The Asian longhorned beetle program will focus on removing infested trees in quarantined areas in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and South Carolina.
Introduction of Black Vulture Relief Act
The Black Vulture Relief Act would allow a cattle producer to take black vultures that pose a risk to livestock.
Managing Asian longhorned ticks on pasture
Ohio State University Extension educator Timothy McDermott shares tips to help livestock producers keep their animals safe from the growing threat of ticks.
How to keep raccoons away from your bird feeder
If you see raccoons hanging around your bird feeders, take steps to keep them away. Learn 11 ways to keep raccoons away from your bird feeders.
Do you know what’s in your firewood?
Follow these tips so you don't accidentally transport invasive insects like emerald ash borer or fungi like oak wilt to new areas when purchasing firewood.
Pa. residents are encouraged to fight the mosquito bite
As of July 15, the Pennsylvania DEP and county vector programs have detected 68 West-Nile-Virus-infected mosquito pools in 19 counties.
Some plants naturally repel mosquitoes
Some plants naturally keep mosquitoes at bay. Most of them do well in containers that can be arranged around outdoor gatherings. Julie Geiss offers insight.
