Tag: pests
Growing number of stink bugs could cause problems for farmers
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Soybean-damaging bugs known for their "sweaty feet" smell when squashed or irritated have made their way into Ohio soybean fields in...
And then, along came a spider
Just when I think it's safe to leave the house, nature, not content to menace me IN MY OWN HOME decides to take the...
It’s important to stay on top of deworming your horse, expert...
URBANA, Ill. -- It's important for horse owners to stay abreast of the latest recommendations for parasite control. Their horse's health and the effectiveness...
Bat in Mahoning County tests positive for rabies
COLUMBUS — An Ohio Department of Health laboratory report has confirmed that a bat found in a Mahoning County residence has tested positive for...
Aspergillus ear rot spotted in Indiana; Ohio corn growers should be...
The ongoing drought afflicting much of Ohio has created conditions that are ripe for the development of a fungal disease corn growers in the Buckeye State typically don't see -- Aspergillus ear rot.
Tactics for coping with invasive plants
Have you ever given any thought to invasive plants and the damage they do to the environment? I know I had not until I...
Resistance found in weeds could limit herbicide’s future usefulness
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Even as crops resistant to 2,4-D herbicide are being developed, populations of weeds are also developing a resistance. A 2,4-D-resistant variety...
Cicada killers may look threatening, but are beneficial
URBANA, Ill. -- Cicada killers (Sphecius speciosus) are solitary wasps with yellow banding on their abdomens. They appear in late July and early August...
Emerald Ash Borer found in six more Pa. counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Emerald ash borer beetle has been discovered in Bucks, Franklin, Jefferson, Perry, Snyder and Venango counties. With these new finds,...
The bane of every summer — stings and bites
A few weeks ago my wife called from upstairs. There was an unusual urgency in her voice. When I found her, I understood. She...
