Tag: pests
Pa. residents are encouraged to fight the mosquito bite
As of July 15, the Pennsylvania DEP and county vector programs have detected 68 West-Nile-Virus-infected mosquito pools in 19 counties.
Expect more ticks in Ohio this season and beyond
Ticks — and the diseases they carry — are on the rise in Ohio this season and will likely continue to increase.
Some plants naturally repel mosquitoes
Some plants naturally keep mosquitoes at bay. Most of them do well in containers that can be arranged around outdoor gatherings. Julie Geiss offers insight.
Asian Longhorned Beetle quarantine lifted at state park
The Asian Longhorned Beetle quarantine has been lifted in parts of East Fork State Park and its campground, a sign of progress in the eradication process.
How to protect yourself from tickborne diseases via Ohio ticks
Ticks can pose a threat to humans because they are vectors for disease. When you spend time outdoors, protect yourself from ticks to prevent disease.
Spotted lanternfly quarantine set for Jefferson and Cuyahoga counties
Ohio Department of Agriculture announced a spotted lanternfly quarantine in Jefferson and Cuyahoga counties in Ohio where there are established populations.
Fall armyworms march across Ohio
Fall armyworms are semi-tropical species that "fly" north in August and September and attack field crops, especially corn and small grains.
Ohio prepares for summer gypsy moth management
Learn more about Gypsy moth caterpillars, their preferred host and proven management techniques to eliminate the pest.
USDA makes plans to deal with Asian longhorned beetle
USDA is announcing its plans for combatting the Asian longhorned beetle in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and South Carolina in 2021.
Spotted lanternfly found in another W.Va. county
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed a third county, Jefferson, that now hosts the invasive spotted lanternfly.
