Videos

  1. 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.
  2. Become a Junior Bed Bug Detective
    Bed Bug Detectives

    Introductory information about bed bugs.

    Bed Bug Detectives
    Bed Bug Detectives

    Introductory information about bed bugs.

    Introductory information about bed bugs.
  3. Meet the Maples
    Meet 4 Common Maple Trees

    Maples trees (Acer spp.) are a common feature in many Ohio landscapes.  Here we introduce four very commonly found species you might find in your yard.

    Meet 4 Common Maple Trees
    Meet 4 Common Maple Trees

    Maples trees (Acer spp.) are a common feature in many Ohio landscapes.  Here we introduce four very commonly found species you might find in your yard.

    Maples trees (Acer spp.) are a common feature in many Ohio landscapes.  Here we introduce four very commonly found species you might find in your yard.
  4. 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.
  5. Tick News You Can Use
    Tick News You Can Use

    Ticks are 8-legged, blood-sucking arthropods that can transmit disease to humans and animals.  Prevention is key!  Join OSU Extension to learn more about important ticks and prevention.

    Tick News You Can Use
    Tick News You Can Use

    Ticks are 8-legged, blood-sucking arthropods that can transmit disease to humans and animals.  Prevention is key!  Join OSU Extension to learn more about important ticks and prevention.

    Ticks are 8-legged, blood-sucking arthropods that can transmit disease to humans and animals.  Prevention is key!  Join OSU Extension to learn more about important ticks and prevention.
  6. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies Puddling _BlueStoneSPOH 30May16
    Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies Puddling

    Butterflies and moths usually feed on nectar from flowers. This gives them plenty of sugars, but nectar is poor in essential minerals and salts. Thus, butterflies often "puddle" where they drink up water that has these essential minerals and salts.

    Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies Puddling
    Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies Puddling

    Butterflies and moths usually feed on nectar from flowers. This gives them plenty of sugars, but nectar is poor in essential minerals and salts. Thus, butterflies often "puddle" where they drink up water that has these essential minerals and salts.

    Butterflies and moths usually feed on nectar from flowers. This gives them plenty of sugars, but nectar is poor in essential minerals and salts. Thus, butterflies often "puddle" where they drink up water that has these essential minerals and salts.
  7. Detecting and Monitoring Hairy Chinch Bug Populations
    Monitoring Hairy Chinch Bug in Turf

    Chinch bug damage in turf often looks like disease or summer heat or drought dormancy.  Checking for chinch bugs is important for proper management.

    Monitoring Hairy Chinch Bug in Turf
    Monitoring Hairy Chinch Bug in Turf

    Chinch bug damage in turf often looks like disease or summer heat or drought dormancy.  Checking for chinch bugs is important for proper management.

    Chinch bug damage in turf often looks like disease or summer heat or drought dormancy.  Checking for chinch bugs is important for proper management.
  8. Removing a honey bee colony from a home porch post - July 2020
    Honey Bee Hive Removal from Home with THE BUG DOC

    Dr. David Shetlar, Professor Emeritus and Ohio State's own BUG DOC accompanyed a beekeeper on a hive removal project.  

    Honey Bee Hive Removal from Home with THE BUG DOC
    Honey Bee Hive Removal from Home with THE BUG DOC

    Dr. David Shetlar, Professor Emeritus and Ohio State's own BUG DOC accompanyed a beekeeper on a hive removal project.  

    Dr. David Shetlar, Professor Emeritus and Ohio State's own BUG DOC accompanyed a beekeeper on a hive removal project.  

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