The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of the box tree moth (BTM) near the border of Hamilton and Clermont counties.
Originally published in the Buckeye Yard and Garden Online, Sept 2., 2021.
Earlier today, September 2, 2021, the Ohio Department of Agriculture announced a population of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has been found on the east side of Cleveland. The information in this alert is from the announcement that ODA distributed today.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) was notified of the initial discovery by a tree care professional on August 26, 2021.
This is the second webinar focused on bed bugs in Ohio. In this webinar, Dr. Susan Jones of the Dept. of Entomology presents information about management options, including chemical and non-chemical, and also covers how to select a pesticide application company, and some of the current legal issues surrounding bed bug treatment. See below for details.
Introduction 0 - 0:40
Overview webinar 1 0:41 - 2:00
Insecticide resistance and insecticide choices 2:01 - 11:44
Pesticide use and DIY 11:45 - 24:26
Contact treatment pros, how to select treatment company 24:27-29:28
This is the second webinar focused on bed bugs in Ohio. In this webinar, Dr. Susan Jones of the Dept. of Entomology presents information about management options, including chemical and non-chemical, and also covers how to select a pesticide application company, and some of the current legal issues surrounding bed bug treatment. See below for details.
Introduction 0 - 0:40
Overview webinar 1 0:41 - 2:00
Insecticide resistance and insecticide choices 2:01 - 11:44
Pesticide use and DIY 11:45 - 24:26
Contact treatment pros, how to select treatment company 24:27-29:28
Non-chemical and chemical options; efficacy 47:29 - 1:19:49
Bed Bugs in Ohio Part 1
Dr. Susan Jones in the Dept. of Entomology at Ohio State University discusses the basics of bed bugs in Ohio as she presents information about identification, biology, dispersal, and verified resources to use in resolving a bed bug infestation.
Dr. Susan Jones in the Dept. of Entomology at Ohio State University discusses the basics of bed bugs in Ohio as she presents information about identification, biology, dispersal, and verified resources to use in resolving a bed bug infestation.
Modify Vacuum for Collecting and Monitoring BED BUGS
Susan Jones, OSU Dept. of Entomology, shows how to modify a portable vacuum cleaner to safely suck up and remove bed bugs from furniture or other areas of a room. This video also covers how to check for bed bugs "captured" in the stocking inserted in the vacuum wand. Proper disposal of any live bed bugs caught in the stocking is also shown.
Modify Vacuum for Collecting and Monitoring BED BUGS
Susan Jones, OSU Dept. of Entomology, shows how to modify a portable vacuum cleaner to safely suck up and remove bed bugs from furniture or other areas of a room. This video also covers how to check for bed bugs "captured" in the stocking inserted in the vacuum wand. Proper disposal of any live bed bugs caught in the stocking is also shown.
Selecting Christmas Tree Species in Ohio
Insight into different species of Christmas Trees available for purchase here in Ohio. Looking for the perfect species for your tree this year? Watch this video to see the advantages, disadvantages and appearance of all the great Ohio trees.
Insight into different species of Christmas Trees available for purchase here in Ohio. Looking for the perfect species for your tree this year? Watch this video to see the advantages, disadvantages and appearance of all the great Ohio trees.
