This year's Midwest GREEN event will be held on November 6 and 7, 2023 at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Midwest GREEN is an event of the Ohio Green Industry Association (OGIA). Early Bird Registration rates will increase after August 31, 2023. 

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 infested trees and sometimes high-risk host trees, using a systemic insecticide when appropriate, researching best practices and new eradication methods, and involving and informing residents. The following provides information about current infestations. 

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!”

Rough Oak Bulletgalls induced by the gall-wasp, Disholcaspis quercusmamma (family Cynipidae) are splitting through the bark and rising on the stems of oaks in the white oak group in southwest Ohio. The galls are most commonly found on bur (Quercus macrocarpa), white oak (Q. alba), and swamp white oak (Q. bicolor).

Before establishing turfgrass from seed, the soil must be properly prepared to promote adequate seed-to-soil contact. The most recent edition of the Turfgrass Establishment Series overviews how to modify, grade, and prepare the soil surface for seed.

In the central to southern parts of South America, you will find a unique species of holly that not only grows wild as an understory shrub but also has a large economic impact on countries in its native region. Ilex paraguariensis, commonly referred to as yerba mate (mate for short), is prized not primarily for ornamental reasons but as a caffeinated refreshment!

Many times, a homeowner wants to try and save a dying evergreen. It may be providing privacy or screening from an unwanted view. But is trying to save an evergreen worthwhile or cost effective?

This Alert is being posted because of the number of pictures and specimens I’ve recently received of adult kissing bugs being found in Ohio homes. The kissing bugs are native to Ohio and called the bloodsucking conenose.

Adult Wheel Bug (Arilus cristatus, family Reduviidae) are now roaming landscapes and forests in southwest Ohio. The immatures (= nymphs) have been with us for some time lurking among the leaves of trees and shrubs on the hunt for soft-bodied insects.

This week's Turfgrass Team Times (TTT) is LIVE! Regular listeners / viewers are in for a special treat! On Friday, August 18 the OSU Turfgrass Team will be 'LIVE' and are encouraging everyone to log into Zoom and participate for this week's Turfgrass Team Times.