Be Alert to Bagworms

Bagworms (Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, family Psychidae) are moth larvae (caterpillars) that develop within silk bags festooned with pieces of their host plants. As the caterpillars mature, they begin weaving more host plant debris into the silk, which provides structural stability as well as camouflage.
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Joe Boggs

The 2025 OGIA/OSU Diagnostic Walkabouts Series begins on Monday at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum

The June 2 Diagnostic Walkabout at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum for Green Industry professionals is a comprehensive, hands-on training. Participants examine and discuss plants, plant pests, plant diseases, landscape designs, and other points of interest.
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Fourlined Plant Bug Damage

Fourlined Plant Bugs are native to North America. They feature four black longitudinal lines on a yellow to yellowish-green background, which is referenced by the common name and the specific epithet; lineatus is Latin for “lined.”
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Joe Boggs