Invasive Trainings

Learn more about Invasive Species identification, management, and reporting.

  • Beech Leaf Disease
    Beech Leaf Disease

    Beech leaf disease is an emerging threat to forest health in eastern North America. This disease is associated with a microscopic worm, or nematode, that is found in American beech (Fagus grandifolia) leaves and buds. Learn how to identify and report symptoms of beech leaf disease in your area. Thanks to Rob Nelson (@UntamedScience) for producing this video. This video was made using funds from the USDA APHIS PPA 7721 program. Information in this video does not necessarily represent the views of the USDA.

    Beech Leaf Disease
    Beech Leaf Disease

    Beech leaf disease is an emerging threat to forest health in eastern North America. This disease is associated with a microscopic worm, or nematode, that is found in American beech (Fagus grandifolia) leaves and buds. Learn how to identify and report symptoms of beech leaf disease in your area. Thanks to Rob Nelson (@UntamedScience) for producing this video. This video was made using funds from the USDA APHIS PPA 7721 program. Information in this video does not necessarily represent the views of the USDA.

    Beech leaf disease is an emerging threat to forest health in eastern North America. This disease is associated with a microscopic worm, or nematode, that is found in American beech (Fagus grandifolia) leaves and buds. Learn how to identify and report symptoms of beech leaf disease in your area. Thanks to Rob Nelson (@UntamedScience) for producing this video. This video was made using funds from the USDA APHIS PPA 7721 program. Information in this video does not necessarily represent the views of the USDA.
  • BOX TREE MOTH
    Box Tree Moth

    Box tree moth is a non-native pest of boxwoods (Buxus spp.). The caterpillars feed on the foliage of boxwoods, causing dieback. Box tree moth poses a risk to the health of boxwoods in landscapes and nurseries. Ohio State Forest Entomologist, Dr. Kayla Perry, and Ohio State Extension Educator, Joe Boggs, teamed up with biologist and science communicator Rob Nelson (@UntamedScience) to show you the identification, damage, and treatment options for box tree moth.

    Box Tree Moth
    Box Tree Moth

    Box tree moth is a non-native pest of boxwoods (Buxus spp.). The caterpillars feed on the foliage of boxwoods, causing dieback. Box tree moth poses a risk to the health of boxwoods in landscapes and nurseries. Ohio State Forest Entomologist, Dr. Kayla Perry, and Ohio State Extension Educator, Joe Boggs, teamed up with biologist and science communicator Rob Nelson (@UntamedScience) to show you the identification, damage, and treatment options for box tree moth.

    Box tree moth is a non-native pest of boxwoods (Buxus spp.). The caterpillars feed on the foliage of boxwoods, causing dieback. Box tree moth poses a risk to the health of boxwoods in landscapes and nurseries. Ohio State Forest Entomologist, Dr. Kayla Perry, and Ohio State Extension Educator, Joe Boggs, teamed up with biologist and science communicator Rob Nelson (@UntamedScience) to show you the identification, damage, and treatment options for box tree moth.
  • ABC's of Invasive Species
    ABCs of Invasive Species

    ABCs of Invasive Species
    ABCs of Invasive Species

  • Using a Drone to Identify Tree of Heaven in Vineyards
    Drones Monitor for Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly

    Spotted Lanternfly is a non-native invasive species that poses a significant risk to the grape industry in Ohio.  Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima, is a preferred host tree of SLF.  By monitoring Tree of Heaven in your area, you too can help monitor for SLF in your area.

    Drones Monitor for Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly
    Drones Monitor for Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly

    Spotted Lanternfly is a non-native invasive species that poses a significant risk to the grape industry in Ohio.  Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima, is a preferred host tree of SLF.  By monitoring Tree of Heaven in your area, you too can help monitor for SLF in your area.

    Spotted Lanternfly is a non-native invasive species that poses a significant risk to the grape industry in Ohio.  Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima, is a preferred host tree of SLF.  By monitoring Tree of Heaven in your area, you too can help monitor for SLF in your area.
  • Invasive Pest Alert: Keep an Eye Out for Spotted Lanternfly
    Invasive Species Alert: Keep an Eye Out for Spotted Lanternfly

    Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is a new non-native invasive insect that poses a threat to agriculture, particularly the grape industry.  Learn to spot it and how to report it if you find it in your area.

    Invasive Species Alert: Keep an Eye Out for Spotted Lanternfly
    Invasive Species Alert: Keep an Eye Out for Spotted Lanternfly

    Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is a new non-native invasive insect that poses a threat to agriculture, particularly the grape industry.  Learn to spot it and how to report it if you find it in your area.

    Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is a new non-native invasive insect that poses a threat to agriculture, particularly the grape industry.  Learn to spot it and how to report it if you find it in your area.