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A Selected Assortment of Oak Galls
SEP 3, 2023
This is the 5th BYGL Alert this season dedicated to wasp galls on oaks. That may seem excessive, but it’s estimated that around 800 types of galls may be found on oaks in the Nearctic which is the p...
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Fall Webworms are Conspicuous by Their Absence
SEP 3, 2023
Fall Webworms (Hyphantria cunea, family Erebidae) have been virtual no-shows over much of Ohio this season. Although, there are reports of highly localized populations with noticeable nests, trees i...
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USDA works closely with Federal and State officials to eradicate Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) using a combined approach that includes imposing quarantines, conducting tree inspections, removing inf...
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Spotted Lanternfly. THEY DON’T BITE!
SEP 3, 2023
The Ohio State University Educators held a training for community members and industry professional. The most commonly asked question was “Do They Bite?” The answer is “NO!”
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A Stroll Along The High Line in NYC
SEP 3, 2023
The High Line is a reclaimed elevated train line turned lush park in the Concrete Jungle of New York City. With native plants and wild naturalistic landscaping as a theme, this unique park features ...
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What the ‘HAIL’ happened to my tree?
SEP 3, 2023
Storms blew through Sandusky Ohio Saturday, August 12, 2023, taking down branches, trees, and power lines.
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Rainwater Mitigation – Is it effective?
SEP 3, 2023
Rainwater mitigation is a challenge. With initiatives and programs like Ohio Department of Agriculture’s H 2 Ohio, water quality is important.
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This afternoon’s BYGL Alert on the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is a media release that was distributed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture on Friday, August 4 and is the source the information below....
Seeing Spots in Ohio
SEP 3, 2023
Last week, Jonathon Shields with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) reporting seeing the first spotted lanternfly adult in Ohio this year. The observation was made in Cincinnati, Ohio in an alre...
Weed control and trimming under power lines is very noticeable this time of year. People ask, “Why is Everything Dying?” or “Why Do They Cut So Hard and Make the Trees So Ugly?”
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