Tag: pests
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.
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.
Report hemlock woolly adelgids to ODNR
ODNR is encouraging people to report sightings of hemlock woolly adelgids, insects that can threaten hemlock forests.
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.
Expect more ticks in Ohio this season and beyond
Ticks — and the diseases they carry — are on the rise in Ohio this season and will likely continue to increase.
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.
Asian Longhorned Beetle quarantine lifted at state park
The Asian Longhorned Beetle quarantine has been lifted in parts of East Fork State Park and its campground, a sign of progress in the eradication process.
How to protect yourself from tickborne diseases via Ohio ticks
Ticks can pose a threat to humans because they are vectors for disease. When you spend time outdoors, protect yourself from ticks to prevent disease.
Spotted lanternfly quarantine set for Jefferson and Cuyahoga counties
Ohio Department of Agriculture announced a spotted lanternfly quarantine in Jefferson and Cuyahoga counties in Ohio where there are established populations.
Fall armyworms march across Ohio
Fall armyworms are semi-tropical species that "fly" north in August and September and attack field crops, especially corn and small grains.
