Tag: pests
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...
Research targets sheep industry’s biggest woe: pasture parasites
While lamb and wool prices are at an all-time high, the sheep industry is facing a devastating threat in the form of destructive parasites.
Early arrival of twospotted spider mites could damage Ohio soybean crops
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The early and prolonged period of dry, hot days Ohio has experienced so far this spring is causing an early appearance...
Farmers urged to watch for armyworm in fields and grass
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Pennsylvania farmers and homeowners should remain aware of possible armyworm infestations that could continue to appear within the next week...
Growers, scout for potato leafhopper in alfalfa earlier this year
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The near-record warm winter Ohio experienced this year has not only caused alfalfa to an earlier first cutting than usual, it's...
Progress: Smartphone apps for weed control
Mobile app puts power of reporting invasive weed spread in hands of everyone.
Weeds: Measure twice, spray once
It seems the time right after making first cutting hay is always a time for me to address some of those unwanted weed issues -- not in the hay fields, but in the fence rows, around buildings and in pastures.
Mobile app puts pest and plant disease information right in your...
IPMPro will streamline pest management decision-making and employee training and will make complying with state pesticide recordkeeping regulations easy.
