Tag: pests
Hemlock pest discovered in Scioto County
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is a small, aphid-like insect that threatens the health and sustainability of eastern hemlock and Carolina hemlock.
How to avoid early season pests in your vegetable garden
By learning to identify the common pests in the early season, you can isolate the problem and get rid of them before your bounty is lost.
A natural pesticide for stinkbugs
A scent that petunias and snapdragons release may be a control for pests like the spotted wing drosophila fly and the brown marmorated stink bug.
Screwworm still a serious threat to livestock
The New World Screwworm is a devastating predator of warm-blooded animals including livestock, companion animals and humans.
Take precautions against Lyme disease
Whether there's been a spike in ticks this year or not, it's always a good idea to take precautions to avoid ticks and the diseases they can transmit.
How to identify disease-carrying ticks in Ohio
After a mild winter, growing tick populations and a rise in tick-related illnesses are a cause for concern. Learn more about disease-carrying ticks in Ohio.
How to treat poison ivy rashes naturally
The spotted jewelweed plant relieves itching and dries poison ivy rashes up quickly without drying out surrounding skin.
How to reduce vulture damage to cattle
Black vulture range and population numbers have expanded in the last 30 years resulting in increased property damage and livestock and pet depredation.
How to get rid of moles
Mole traps and baits must be placed in the active runs to be effective.
Wheel bug: Assassin bug in the garden
The assassin bug known as the wheel bug is one of the largest terrestrial true bugs in North America.
