Tag: pests
Stingless wasps defend ash trees and battle ash borer
Biological control staff rear four stingless wasp species that are natural enemies of the emerald ash borer.
Lanternfly’s attraction to vertical silhouettes could help trap it
Research is helping develop strategies to monitor and trap the spotted lanternfly, which is confirmed in 34 Pennsylvania counties and several nearby states.
Avoid ticks, take precautions when outdoors
Avoid ticks by taking precautions when spending time outdoors as the weather warms.
Geese can degrade water quality
Canada geese offer excellent hunting opportunities, but there has been a negative impact on water quality in ponds that can be attributed to geese.
Avoid pests getting into crawl spaces
Rodents and insects can do significant damage to crawl spaces. Fortunately, homeowners can use management techniques to keep pests from taking over.
Mousetrap goes to birds
Kymberly Foster Seabolt stands by her tagline "nature is not to be trusted" as she contends with several pests in her house.
Go outdoors, but watch for ticks
Learn more about the types of ticks found in Ohio, the types of diseases they cause and how you can protect yourself from tick bites.
Tick that causes meat allergies found in Ohio
Learn more about the lone star tick, which, in certain cases, in some people, can cause an allergy to red meat after being bitten.
The threat of Asian longhorned tick continues
Learn more about the invasive Asian longhorned tick, where its new host range is located and what potential disease problems to look out for.
Protecting your garden and your plants from the Japanese beetles
Japanese beetles feed on over 300 different species of plants and the larva, c-shaped white grubs, feed on turf roots. Learn how to control these pests.
