Lace Bugs (order Hemiptera; family Tingidae) are small plant-sucking insects so named because of the lace-like pattern of the veins and membranes in their wings which are held flat over their body. Although most species found in Ohio live on the lower leaf surface of their host plants, there are a few notable exceptions to this rule.

The Northwest Ohio Green Industry Summer Session will be held on Wednesday, August 9 in collaboration with Owens Community College.

It’s not to early to think Christmas. At least that’s what Ohio Christmas Tree Association members thought when the entered trees for judging at The Ohio State Fair.

Last week, Jonathon Shields with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) reporting seeing the first spotted lanternfly adult in Ohio this year. The observation was made in Cincinnati, Ohio in an already identified infestation in southwest Ohio.

 

Photo Credit: Amy Stone, OSU Extension - Lucas...

The most recent edition of the Turf Team Times (TTT) is finally out - we have added Spotify to the bandwidth! Broadleaf weeds, water and other issues are covered!

At some point along the gardening learning curve, most backyard vegetable gardeners will confront a head-scratching tomato conundrum. Leaves are eaten and green fruit is nibbled high up on the plants. Tiny, black droppings litter the leaves and ground. A thorough search of the plants yields no culprits. Tiny flying rabbits?

Some Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs have progressed to the 4th instar stage. This is the stage where the nymphs are red with white and black spots. It won’t be long until adults are present.

Weed control and trimming under power lines is very noticeable this time of year. People ask, “Why is Everything Dying?” or “Why Do They Cut So Hard and Make the Trees So Ugly?”

It’s important to prune out boxwood stems that have dead brown foliage to aid in recovery from winter injury. However, it’s also important to learn whether or not the stems were infected by opportunistic Volutella canker fungi.

Grubs, summer patch, post emergence crabgrass control and pheromone traps all included in this week's OSU Turfgrass Team Times!