Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) and Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) have reached developmental stages that place these weeds outside of effective management options in southwest Ohio. Wild parsnip is producing seeds while poison hemlock is in full bloom meaning seeds can still develop on plants that are cut or sprayed with an herbicide.

Highly localized outbreaks of these native flamboyant-looking caterpillars are not unusual in Ohio. Unfortunately, outbreaks can occur so quickly that they “sneak up” on homeowners and managers of landscapes, nurseries, and Christmas tree plantations.

I recently came across one of the largest colonies of soil mining bees I’ve ever seen in Ohio. The image below shows the extent of the collection of these important plant pollinators found in Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum (SGCA).

Lakeside Chautauqua, located on the Marblehead peninsula in Ottawa County Ohio is home to the rare Lakeside Daisy which typically blooms in early May. It was putting on quite a show.

Eastern subterranean termite is one of the major destructive structural pest insects in the United States. This article will provide details of their life cycle, the damage, and control of this pest.

The larder beetle is a cosmopolitan species. It is an important commercial and household pest, but is beneficial in museums and taxidermy for cleaning skeletons and plays a significant role in forensic science. Dig in to find out more about this beetle.

The Plant Phenology and Growing Degree Day (GDD) posts and impacts have been a Buckeye Yard and Garden onLine (BYGL) staple for years. GDD will continue to be an important part of the blog written to assist green industry professionals, Extension professionals, Extension volunteers, and people with a passion for plants and pests too.

When done right, organic mulch, particularly hardwood bark mulch, will provide a wide range of benefits to trees and other woody ornamentals. When done wrong, it can produce a range of detrimental effects that wreak havoc on tree health from vascular strangulation to moisture starvation.