Box Tree (Boxwood) Moth Confirmed in Southwest Ohio

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced that the Box Tree Moth (BTM) (Cydalima perspectalis (family Crambidae) has been confirmed in southwest Ohio near the borders of Hamilton and Clermont Counties. This is the first time this non-native pest of boxwoods (Buxus spp.) has been confirmed in Ohio.
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Joe Boggs
Amy Stone
Ashley Kulhanek

Ohio Woodlands, Water and Wildlife Summer Newsletter

Ohio State University Extension's Ohio Woodland Stewards Program publishes the Woodlands, Water and Wildlife newsletter. The Summer Issue is out and includes the following articles: Bats in Building Research Request; Developing Small Woodland Management Service Providers from the Green Industry; The Unwanted Invaders - An Invasive Species Update; Future Foresters: Camp Canopy; and a list of upcoming classes and webinars.
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Amy Stone
Marne Titchenell
Kathy Smith

Beech Leaf Disease Update

Recently we received a beech leaf disease (BLD) update that was shared by Thomas Macy, Forest Health Program Manager with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry including a couple maps. Additionally, background information has been added as part of this BYGL Alert to provided more information about BLD in case readers are not aware of this situation, or would like a background refresher. 
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Amy Stone
Joe Boggs