Tag: pests
Ohio prepares for summer gypsy moth management
Learn more about Gypsy moth caterpillars, their preferred host and proven management techniques to eliminate the pest.
Spotted lanternfly found in another W.Va. county
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed a third county, Jefferson, that now hosts the invasive spotted lanternfly.
USDA makes plans to deal with Asian longhorned beetle
USDA is announcing its plans for combatting the Asian longhorned beetle in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and South Carolina in 2021.
Trip for trout leads to a run in with a tick
Julie Geiss recalls an encounter with a blacklegged tick and shares tips from the Ohio Department of Health to decrease the risk of Lyme disease exposure.
Educators explain lanternfly management tips
Learn about the latest management tips to combat the spotted lanternfly.
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.
