Tag: invasive species
Ohioans can help find Asian longhorned beetles
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is urging Ohioans to check their trees for Asian longhorned beetles or signs of the insects this August.
Five Ohio counties added to lanternfly quarantine
As a result of new spotted lanternfly infestations in Ohio, Franklin, Hamilton, Lucas, Mahoning and Muskingum counties will be added to the quarantine area.
Invasive box tree moth found in Ohio
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the detection of the box tree moth near the border of Hamilton and Clermont counties.
Hatch of spotted lanternfly observed in Cincinnati
Jonathon Shields, Agriculture Inspection Manager with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, has confirmed a hatch of spotted lanternfly in Cincinnati.
How to avoid spreading invasive plant species on hikes
Learn how to avoid coming into contact with invasive plant species while you're hiking and how to prevent spreading their seeds.
Planting Callery pear no longer permitted in Ohio
It is now illegal to sell, grow, or plant Callery pear in Ohio because of its invasive qualities and likelihood to cause economic or environmental harm.
Report hemlock woolly adelgids to ODNR
ODNR is encouraging people to report sightings of hemlock woolly adelgids, insects that can threaten hemlock forests.
What can be done about invasives in your pasture?
Pasture walks and inspections help determine where invasive plants are taking root. Learn how to control invasive species when you find them.
How to identify and control invasive tree-of-heaven in forests
One way to make a forest stand healthier is to control invasive species. Tree-of-heaven is an invasive that grows along field edges or areas of disturbance.
Invasive bush honeysuckle needs to be controlled
There are several different bush honeysuckle species in Ohio. Grouping them together, they are one of the most threatening invasive species in the state.
