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Biochar Application - A Practical Guide for Improving and Constructing Soils for Urban Trees
DEC 17, 2024
WHAT IS BIOCHAR?
Biochar is a type of charcoal produced from exposing organic
materials (woody or agricultural waste products) to heat of around
450-650°C in a low- or no-oxygen environment through the p...
Myths and facts - Africanized honey bees.
DEC 16, 2024
Africanized honey bees have been misunderstood and mischaracterized. While they do exhibit unique traits, their management is entirely possible with the right knowledge and skills. It’s ess...
Emerald Ash Borer University (EABU) - "Firewood Movement Regulation, Outreach, and Impact"
DEC 16, 2024
Emerald Ash Borer University (EABU) is kicking of the fall semester. The first free and virtual session will be held on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, at 10:00 am.
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Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Update
DEC 16, 2024
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) (SLF) continues make the news, both locally in Ohio, and across much of the eastern United States. While adult SLF are still active in Ohio, as a...
Spicebush is a valuable native plant in Ohio, known for its aromatic leaves and vibrant fall color. However, recent observations have identified several significant health issues, including...
Box Tree Moth (BTM) Federal Quarantine Expanded
DEC 16, 2024
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has expanded the Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) federal quarantines to include all counties in Delaware and Erie County in...
Client Update. Christmas 2024
DEC 16, 2024
Client Update. It's getting dry...
AUG 13, 2024
The Unusual Oak Felt Scale
JUL 22, 2024
My friend Ron Rothhaas (Arbor Doctor, LLC, Cincinnati, OH) texted a series of images last week showing a pin oak (Quercus palustris) festooned with small, white structures superficially resemb...
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Magnolia Scale Just Sucks
JUN 27, 2024
If you haven't come across Magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum) yet this year, consider yourself fortunate. In my area it is absolutely rampant. We're seeing Magnolia Scale on a majority of non-na...
