Anyone who lives in Ohio knows that there are times of the year that can be extremely harsh, cold and devoid of potential food for critters that live outdoors. This is true for the vast majority of insects that live in Ohio.

Paperbark Maple is a specimen tree. It has a lot going on to make it the perfect tree for near a patio or framed by a window. It has four seasons of interest to keep you enthralled. Unique leaves, beautiful fall color, lingering seeds, and of course, the real pièce de résistance, the exfoliating BARK. 

Each week, the Clinic receives plant and pest samples to be diagnosed in a timely manner. Below is a table of last week's completed samples. This information can also be found on the Clinic's website: https://ppdc.osu.edu/

Fall Armyworm was a big problem for some last Fall. With a low temperature in Erie County of 11 degrees Fahrenheit last night, THEY ARE DEAD. The question is will it be a problem next year?

As I was strolling along looking at landscapes, a curious thought suddenly popped into my mind… “Hey, Hey, STOP and look closely at the ground!”  I stopped, squatted down and was astounded to see the incredible number of weed seedlings that had germinated and were happily harvesting sunlight!  What was so stunning to me about that particular landscape, which I know was gone over 2-3 weeks ago, thanks to a fall grounds cleanup party!

 

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Invasives are pervasive! On a walk this morning in one of our local parks, I observed many invasive plants happy as a child on Christmas Eve!

Each week, the Clinic receives plant and pest samples to be diagnosed in a timely manner. Below is a table of last week's completed samples. This information can also be found on the Clinic's website: https://ppdc.osu.edu/

Each week, the Clinic receives plant and pest samples to be diagnosed in a timely manner. Below is a table of last week's completed samples. This information can also be found on the Clinic's website: https://ppdc.osu.edu/

As the growing season comes to a close, I thought I would do a round-up.

I’m not a fan of the Common (European) Starling (Sturnus vulgaris). They have long served as one of the many cautionary tales that illustrate the negative impacts of introducing non-native fauna into the U.S. Starlings are also notorious for their sudden appearances in huge numbers that evoke Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film, The Birds.