Tag: pests
This flowering aquatic plant may look nice, but beware
Scientists have found little in their aquatic weed toolbox to be effective in the battle against crested floating heart.
Invasive fish enters streams feeding Lake Michigan, but so far, so...
MADISON — Invasive species are known for disturbing their new homes. Whether it’s the zebra mussels in the Great Lakes or garlic mustard in...
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...
