Pam Bennett, Barb Bloetscher, Joe Boggs, Jim Chatfield, Erik Draper, Dave Dyke, Gary Gao, David Goerig, Tim Malinich, Amy Stone, and Curtis Young.
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October 18, 2007
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This is the twenty-eighth 2007 edition of the Buckeye Yard and Garden Line (BYGL).
BYGL is developed from a Tuesday morning conference call of Extension
agents, specialists and other contributors in Ohio.
BYGL is also made available on the Internet from the Ohio State University
Horticulture and Crop Science (HCS) in Virtual Perspective website
(http://bygl.osu.edu). Additional fact sheet information on any of
these articles may be found through the OSU fact sheet database (http://plantfacts.osu.edu).
BYGL is a service of OSU Extension and is aided by major support
from the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA), with additional
funding from the Ohio Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture
(ISA) to the OSU Extension Nursery Landscape, and Turf Team (ENLTT).
Participants in the October 16, 2007 conference included: Pam Bennett (Clark); Joe Boggs (OSU Extension Center at Piketon/Hamilton); Jim Chatfield (OSU Extension Center at Wooster/Horticulture and Crop Science); Erik Draper (Geauga); Dave Dyke (Hamilton); Gary Gao (Delaware); Michael Loos (Cuyahoga); Tim Malinich (Lorain); Becky McCann (Ag. Business Enhancement Center); Dave Shetlar (Entomology); Amy Stone (Lucas); and Curtis Young (Allen)..
Additional factsheet information on any of these articles may be found
through the OSU Factsheet Database (http://plantfacts.ohio-state.edu/)
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WEATHER WATCH
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As of October 15, Cincinnati had accumulated only 0.01" of rainfall for the month. The deficit for the month was -1.34" and the deficit for the year was -13.08". Cincinnati experienced a record high temperature of 90F on October 7, breaking a record of 89F set in 1941. In fact, the last time the temperature reached 90F in October in Cincinnati was on October 6, 1941. On October 8, the temperature in Cincinnati climbed to 91F giving the area 54 days of 90F or above temperatures for the year.
On the plus side, Joe Boggs and Dave Dyke reported that the area was receiving much-needed rainfall during the BYGL conference call. While not predicted to be a "drought-buster," the area should receive rain each day this week.
The following weather information has been summarized from data collected from January 1 - October 17, 2007. BYGLers have selected four locations to highlight different regions of the state to be included each week as seen in the table below. Additionally, there are weather station sites in Avon (Lorain County), Madison (Lake County), Perry (Lake County), Jackson (Jackson County), at the Muck Crops Research Station (Huron County), at the North Central Research Station (Sandusky County), and at the Western Research Station (Clark County). The weather data collected from all the sites can be seen at http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/newweather/ .
| Weather Station |
Region of Ohio |
Ave. High Temp F |
Ave. Low Temp F |
Total Precip " |
Normal Precip " |
| Ashtabula |
NE |
61.2F |
42.3F |
12.92" |
31.4" |
| Wooster |
NE |
64.8F |
43.0F |
25.96" |
32.3" |
| Hoytville |
NW |
65.4F |
43.5F |
21.00" |
27.1" |
| Delaware |
Central |
66.6F |
43.0F |
24.52" |
32.2" |
| Piketon |
South |
76.3F |
51.2F |
12.60" |
30.1" |
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HORT SHORTS
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PLANTS OF THE WEEK
Read all about perennials and landscape trees and shrubs in the ONLA publications "Perennial Plants for Ohio" and "Landscape Plants for Ohio". The descriptions and photographs of plants were provided for these publications by the OSU ENLT Team along with other industry plant lovers. These full-color publications are available at http://Buckeyegardening.com for $5.00. Click on "garden store" and then "ONLA plant guides". ONLA members can purchase these in quantities at a reduced price at http://onla.org .
*PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE WEEK. EUROPEAN WILD GINGER (Asarum europaeum) is a great evergreen low mat, growing 3-5" tall. It is considered medium textured with shiny dark green, kidney shape to round leaves. Grown for its attractive foliage, it does produce a small deep red or brown bell shaped flower, hidden by foliage in mid to late spring. European Wild Ginger prefers shade to part shade, with slightly acid, rich, moist, well drained soil that doesn't dry out. It spreads slowly by stolons and can be used for a groundcover or edging. It also makes a great addition to shade gardens, with hostas, ferns, bulbs, rhodies, and spring wildflowers. A. Canadensis, our native, has leaves twice the size, that are dull dark olive green. This makes a nice groundcover too, but is not evergreen and can be invasive in some areas.
*WOODY PLANT OF THE WEEK. VIRGINIA SWEETSPIRE (Itea virginica) has the double benefit of fragrant summer flowers and a dazzling mix of yellow, orange, crimson, and maroon fall color. This generally 3' to 6' tall plant is multi-stemmed with beautiful arching branches. Flowers are upright and clustered on 6" racemes of small white flowers that cover the shrub. They bloom in June with a light fragrance and make quite a show in the landscape. They grow best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, moist soils. They are pH adaptable and relatively free from pests.
Virginia Sweetspire is great in landscapes for early summer bloom, excellent fall foliage color, and for naturalistic planting in large masses or colonies. Recommended cultivars include 'Saturnalia', 'Little Henry' (3' and compact), 'Henry's Garnet' (3-4'), and 'Merlot'. This plant can grow in wet areas, but also withstands drought.
*ANNUAL PLANT OF THE WEEK. ORNAMENTAL KALE (Brassica oleracea). This plant is actually a biennial, but usually grown as an annual - hence why we are highlighting it as an annual of the week. The leaves of the plant are separate, or in loose rosettes, and do not make a solid head. The showy leaves open from the center and are usually white or tinged with shades of pinks, reds, or purples. The plant does well in cool temperatures and is a great addition to the fall garden.
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KILLING TREES WITH KINDNESS
Joe Boggs reported making a site visit last week to a commercial landscape where it was suspected maples were suffering from the combined effects of drought and high temperatures. The trees had been planted 4 years ago in irrigated "planters" measuring around 25' x 12'. The planters were flush in elevation with the surrounding sidewalks and roadway curbs and they appeared to have no subsurface drainage system. To the surprise of the landscape manager, Joe diagnosed the problem as being caused by too much water, rather than not enough.
The maples had suffered serious leaf-loss and the remaining leaves showed classic symptoms of leaf scorch. Edges of the leaves were browned with the centers remaining green or becoming off-colored. Leaf scorch is caused by the inability of the tree to provide water sufficient to maintain leaf cells in a healthy condition. The symptom is most often blamed on a lack of soil moisture, and the region is in the midst of an "extreme drought". However, leaf scorch can be cause by anything that interferes with the uptake and translocation of water to the leaves including root or stem damage, vascular diseases, and the loss of root function due to too much water!
Joe was told that the symptoms first appeared in early June. This was prior to the onset of serious drought conditions and high temperatures. Also, petunias had already succumbed to Phytophthora root rot, and a number of yews in the bed were becoming chlorotic. Phytophthora carries the alternative common name of "water mold" since it flourishes in high moisture conditions. An examination of tree roots provided the final diagnostic key...the tips of the roots were rotting away.
It is understandable to assume that trees showing leaf scorch symptoms in the midst of a drought are suffering from the lack of soil moisture. Indeed, Joe noted an abundance of leaf scorch being caused by dry soils in the area. However, trees showing leaf scorch symptoms despite irrigation should receive a second look. It could be a case of too much of a good thing! Thankfully, most of the trees appeared to have enough healthy roots to support recovery if drainage is improved through lifting and replanting on elevated beds, and the watering reduced.
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BUG BYTES
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ALL ABOUT EAB (EMERALD ASH BORER)
Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), a destructive exotic pest from Asia, was first identified in Ohio in Lucas County in 2003. This followed the first Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation found in North America in Michigan in 2002. Since then, the ash-tree killing insect has been identified in 33 Ohio counties. Ohio counties added to the quarantine in 2007 included: Allen, Auglaize (expanded to include entire county), Butler, Fairfield, Franklin (expanded to include entire county), Hamilton, Hancock (expanded to include entire county), Huron (expanded to include entire county), Mahoning, Montgomery, and Union counties. EAB has also been found in Canada, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania (first detection made in 2007).
Detection trees currently are the best available tool for EAB detection. The department utilized nearly 500 detection trees in 2004, with a high concentration along the Ohio-Michigan border, and roughly 1,700 trees throughout 14 counties in northwest Ohio in 2005. In 2006, state officials set nearly 10,000 detection trees across the state before adult emergence began in May, more than doubling the amount of known infested counties in Ohio. In 2007 ODA has set roughly 10,000 detection trees in counties not yet known to be infested. Surveyors have begun to remove and examine these trees and which could lead to findings of additional infestations - stay tuned as these detections continue to be taken down through the end of the year.
ODA officials continue to expect to find EAB in Ohio and will continue to pursue it aggressively to slow the spread of the insect. This will buy much needed time for continued research to develop more tools; for citizens and municipalities to prepare for EAB; and industry to further explore ash tree utilization opportunities. To learn more about EAB research, plan on attending the November 7 program in Waldo, Ohio (see article in upcoming events for specific information).
To help protect valued landscapes and hardwood forests, the state is encouraging citizens to join in the beetle battle by:
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BRONX BOMBERS BOMBED BY BUGS
According to the BYGL-Indians fans, last weeks BYGL-break caused us to strike out on a chance to write about one the most significant insect events in the history of baseball, perhaps of mankind. According to the BYGL-Reds fans, the October surprise has already gone extra innings in the news to the point of ad nauseam. In the end, the BYGL-Indians prevailed with the argument that we should all step up to the plate and go to bat for an Ohio team. One more telling of the story would not be off base.
Of course, the story responsible for the BYGL-rhubarb was how a swarm of sacrifice flies came out of left field to allow the Midge-Stake by the Lake to round third and head for home during Game 2 of the American League Division Series on October 5 in Cleveland. It appeared the New York Yankees had the game in hand, until the 8th inning. That's when the Indian's 10th man (or 10,000 men) rose from the depths of nearby Lake Erie to throw a screwball.
The oft-printed picture by the news media of the Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain being sprayed with insect repellent against swarming hordes of MIDGE FLIES clearly showed that it was now a whole 'nother ball game. Whether the rookie right-hander became buggy because of buzzing bugs or because of bug spray will be debated in the hallowed halls of baseball for time immemorial, or at least in New York. The end result was that Chamberlain threw two costly wild pitches that were blamed for allowing the Indians to make a come back to win 2-1 in 11 innings.
Unfortunately, there were no entomologists on the staff of either team, so the exact midge fly species blamed by the Yankees for throwing the game is lost to the ages. However, it is speculated that the pinch-hitters were either Chironomus plumosus, or C. attenuatus. Both belong to the fly midge family Chironomidae, not the biting midge family Ceratopogonidae. The difference in families is important because it meant that the midges swarming over Jacob's Field lacked mouthparts they couldn't bite! Despite an annual payroll of $190 million dollars, the Yankees failed to cover all the bases. They lacked an entomology expert to pitch relief for the pitcher!
The suspect-midges are closely linked to aquatic environments. The larvae live in water where they consume organic detritus and algae. Hemoglobin present in the blood of the larvae gives them a red color, and a common name of "bloodworms". The larvae are considered beneficial since they help to recycle organic matter. Certainly the adults are now considered beneficial by the Indians. The adults are mosquito-like and are known to emerge en masse from Lake Erie. However, most swarms occur much earlier in the season. It is speculated that the unusual late-season emergence that swarmed the field on October 5 was due to unseasonably warm temperatures experienced throughout September.
Regardless of the reason for the mass emergence, the end result was that the Indians eventually emerged victorious from their show-down with the reviled Yankees for a date with the Red Sox. We will leave it to famed Yankees catcher Yogi Berra to speak for the Bronx Bombers, "if the world were perfect, it wouldn't be."
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WHICH SAWFLY?
Curtis Young reported making a site visit to a landscape where a number of white pines were suffering from "disappearing needles." At first, he could not identify a clear cause for the needle loss; however, a close examination at the base of the trees revealed that the ground was littered with pellets of insect excrement (frass). The frass pointed Curtis towards a conifer sawfly, but which one?
Based on past experience, Curtis noted that he was leaning towards WHITE PINE SAWFLY (Neodiprion pinetum) since this insect had made frequent appearances in western Ohio during previous seasons. Also, this sawfly is notorious for showing up late in the season to defoliate its namesake host as well as other pines. Fortunately, Curtis was able to find a few malingerers hidden among the needles, and he identified the true culprit as another late-season sawfly marauder, the INTRODUCED PINE SAWFLY (Diprion similis).
Both sawflies have two generations per year in Ohio with the second generation appearing late in the season. However, the larvae are very different in appearance, and the two species have markedly different feeding behavior. White pine sawflies are pale yellow to white with shiny black head capsules and four rows of spots along the body. The larvae feed in groups (colonies) that produce rapid defoliation of individual branches. Winter is spent as a pre-pupa, a stage between larva and pupa, in a cocoon that is generally located out-of-sight on the ground underneath host trees.
Introduced pine sawfly larvae also have shiny black head capsules; however, their bodies have a double black stripe bordered by yellow along the dorsal midline, and their sides are dark with numerous yellow and white spots. Early instars feed in colonies, but later instars feed singly. Their late instar solitary feeding behavior often allows low-level populations to go unnoticed with severe damage occurring when undetected populations explode. Unlike white pine sawfly, introduced pine sawflies spend the winter as larvae in brown cocoons that are very evident attached to the bark of twigs, branches, and main stems of their host tree. The sawfly frequently target white pine, but will also feed Scotch, jack, red, and Swiss mountain pines.
Prevention of damage by both sawflies centers on early detection and action prior to the appearance of the highly damaging second generation late in the season. Most insecticides labeled for use on the host conifer will kill the larvae. However, remember that sawfly larvae are not killed by the microbial insecticide, Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (BtK), (e.g. Dipel, Thuricide, and Javelin), that is used for controlling caterpillars. Sawflies are closely related to wasps and ants.
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HOME-SPACE INVADERS ON THE HORIZON
Several BYGLers noted a distinct absence of phone calls regarding season-ending home invasions by arthropods. It was speculated that the unseasonably warm temperatures experienced thus far this fall has simply delayed the annual influx of home-space invaders. However, BYGLers predicted that the breaking-and-entering will eventually occur with the onset of more seasonable cool nights. It's just a matter of time ... and temperature.
The annual home invading horde includes: gnat-like HACKBERRY GALL PSYLLIDS (Pachypslla spp); CLOVER MITES (Bryobia praetiosa); BOXELDER BUGS (Boisea trivittatus); WESTERN PINE CONE LEAFFOOTED BUGS (Leptoglassus occidentalis); ATTIC FLIES (a.k.a. CLUSTER FLIES) (Pollenia rudis); FACE FLIES (Musca autumnalis); ELM LEAF BEETLES (Xanthogaleruca luteola); and the most notorious of all, MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLES (Harmonia axyridis).
The best way to deal with these home-space invaders is to prevent them from gaining entry in the first place. Find and seal-off entry points such as cracks around windows, doors, or utility pipes. Poorly attached home siding and rips in window screens provide an open invitation. Check attics for unscreened attic vents, or unprotected vents that lead directly into the home, such as bathroom and kitchen vents. Also, while in the attic, look for openings around soffits.
Once inside the home, the best method to manage the offending invader is to "Hooverize'em." Swatting or otherwise smashing the invader could cause more damage than leaving them alone since fluids inside their bodies could leave permanent stains on the surface. Thus, the vacuum cleaner is the preferred method for giving the invader the bums rush. However, make certain the vacuum cleaner is a "by-pass" type, meaning refuse is not passed through an impeller. Otherwise, you will create a horrifying bug-blender. For further details on the vacuuming approach, and other helpful tips on excluding home insect invaders, see OSU FactSheet HYG-2158-01, "Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle."
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DISEASE DIGEST
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WHITE SPOTTED TOMATO LEAVES
Joe Boggs, Erik Draper, and others mentioned the strange effect on tomatoes caused by this extended nice weather with cooler nights and heavy dews. The resulting phenomenon is the noticeable white spots caused by the POWDERY MILDEW (PM) fungus (Oidium neolycopersici). These leaf spots continue to expand and coalesce until they cover the surface of the tomato leaf. Our current environmental conditions favor the development of the PM fungus. As the fungus covers the surface of the leaf, this causes the leaves to die from the ground up, creating a kind of palm tree effect.
Powdery mildew symptoms first appear as light green to bright yellow spots on the upper surface of the leaf. These lesions are indistinct and progressively become more noticeable as they develop into the typical white, powdery spots. However, this disease differs from most other common powdery mildews because it is much more aggressive than other mildews. For example, once tomato leaves are infected, they quickly turn brown and shrivel on the plant. This rapid death of infected leaves and defoliation of plants is not typical of most mildews. This disease is easily spread to nearby leaves or plants by the numerous spores produced, which are easily moved in air currents.
The conditions that favor disease development consist of relative humidity levels greater than 50% (optimum RH >90%) and temperatures ranging from 50-95F. The tomato powdery mildew fungus has a very broad host range, which includes rosemary, pepper, eggplant, and many other bedding plants. This fungus can also survive within certain weed hosts to re-emerge and infect tomatoes the following year; consequently, one of the best ways to control this pest is to rogue out those old plants and weeds in and near the garden.
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FOLIAR NEMATODES LEAVE THE PLANT OWNERS FRUSTRATED
Foliar nematodes are an emerging problem on a host of landscape plants throughout Ohio. Unlike many other plant pathogens that have narrow host ranges, foliar nematodes, particularly Aphelenchoides fragariae, have broad host ranges and are capable of infecting hundreds of species of plants. In addition to broad host range, there are few effective nematicides labeled for home use.
Few pathogenic nematodes live on above-ground plant portions, but foliar nematodes feed exclusively on plant foliage, stems and bud tissue. Their feeding causes damage to leaf tissue, generally delimited by veins. Lesions caused by foliar nematodes are first chlorotic, then necrotic. On hostas and other monocots, damage is seen as wedge-shaped, brown lesions in between the veins. Ferns, brunnera, and other plants with branching veins display nematode damage as angular spots scattered across the leaf surface.
Foliar nematodes move in films of water on plant surfaces and enter leaf tissues through natural openings in leaves called stomates. Infected plants touching other plants can allow the nematodes to spread in the presence of water. Nematodes can become dormant and survive for over a year in fallen leaves; when the dried leaves are exposed to water, the nematodes revive and infect new plants.
Lesion delimitation by the veins should make you suspicious of nematodes, however, examination with a 10× hand lens is essential. Not all distinctly vein-bounded foliar lesions are caused by nematodes. Several bacterial diseases are similarly confined by vein patterns, so simple laboratory tests should be done to confirm visual diagnoses. If small pieces of suspect leaf tissues are floated on clean tap water, live foliar nematodes will emerge within a few minutes to 24 hours. A low-power microscope makes it easy to see them moving in the water near the leaf pieces.
For a positive diagnosis, send a tissue sample to the OSU C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic in Columbus.
The following tips will also help keep your plants from hosting those unwelcome guests:
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TURF TIPS
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FALL TURF CHORES
Fall turf chores keep pace with the weather and mowing continues throughout the fall. Timing will vary by the temperature and the amount of water available to the turf. Southwest areas of Ohio are still well below normal precipitation and lawns are not growing at a normal rate for this time of year. If the turf is not growing or under drought stress, then mowing may not be required, and may, in fact, damage the already stressed grass plants. On the opposite corner of the state, ample rainfall and abnormally warm temperatures are requiring mowing twice per week in some areas. In both instances the rule is the same, mow according to the needs of the turf and not by the calendar.
Late fall fertilization has proven to be one of the more important applications that can be made. This final nutrient application should be targeted for late season, after the turf has slowed or stopped growth, but before dormancy has set in. The timing may vary from season to season and across the state, but the latter part of November is generally the time for this late fall fertilization. Rate of application will vary with the product used. Most fertilizers will provide about 1 - 1.5 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet. Lawns receiving a late fall fertilizer will green up earlier in the spring.
The time for fall seeding of turf has come and gone. Any seed put down at this time will likely suffer substantial losses during the coming winter. Dormant seeding is still a possibility, but this is done at a much higher rate of seed per 1000 square feet than fall overseeding or slit seeding.
As the season closes, make notes of problems experienced this past season. Reviewing the notes next season should help in the monitoring and prevention of the same problems in 2008. And, since soil testing seems to be the first thing to drop through the cracks in a busy season, send off samples for testing before next season gets underway.
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
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ZONDAG MAKES NEWS
Randy Zondag with OSU Extension in Lake County was recently featured on the front page of the community section of October 14, 2007 News-Herald newspaper. The article mentioned Randy's recent national recognition for his extension work with the nurseries awarded by the American Nursery and Landscape Association. We all know that Randy is always out standing in his field, but the article really laid out the effect that Randy has had on the nurseries in Lake County.
The article also mentions that "A vast number of America's landscape trees, shrubs and other ornamentals begin their lives in these fertile fields, nurtured by the county's 120 growers. It is one of the most concentrated nursery regions in the country This is Randy Zondag's world." By the way, we are certainly glad that Randy is a part of BYGL and that we too are part of Zondag's plant world. Congratulations Z man!
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MUSHROOMING MEDIUM MENACE
While many mushrooms are quite interesting in appearance and can be tasty, a grower in the Cincinnati area recently discovered that they are anything but good when they are proliferating in growing media designed to grow greenhouse potted plants. The grower had been storing a large number of bales of growing media, which contained peat, perlite, and bark in a metal pole building since July. Last week, he pulled some out to pot up his fall bulb and pansy crops only to discover that about a quarter of them were growing a nice crop of mushrooms.
Upon inspection there were copious amounts of fungal mycelia throughout much of the media. In some cases there were large clumps of mushrooms growing inside of the woven fabric, between the fabric and stretch wrap, and on the outside of the stretch wrap. Over 95% of the mushrooms appeared to be of one species, while the remainder appeared to be comprised of only one other species.
Subsequent consultation with Harry Hoitink, Professor Emeritus, OSU, confirmed Dave Dyke's conclusion that the media should not be used because fungal mycelia impart a hydrophobic effect on growing media, making it very difficult to water plants. Harry felt that it was likely that bacteria would have attacked the mycelia, therefore precipitating the abundant growth of more fruiting structures...mushrooms...and, subsequently, more mycelia, turning the medium into a rubbery, water resistant mass. Not a pleasant proposition.
For more information on nuisance fungi in growing media and mulches refer to OSU FactSheet HYG-3304-98, "Control of Nuisance and Detrimental Molds (Fungi) in Mulches and Composts" http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/3000/3304.html. Harry has a lot of additional very useful information on composting and the impact of composts on plant disease resistance on his web site http://plantpath.osu.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty/hoitink-harry-a-j .
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COMING ATTRACTIONS
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BYGL UPCOMING EVENTS
BYGL upcoming events will continue after the close of this BYGL season. Because many top quality classes and events occur off season, the BYGL writers and ENLT Team will send out a calendar of events monthly during BYGL's off season. Watch your email for this winter's calendar of events
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2ND ANNUAL-WHY TREES MATTER FORUM
Hold the date Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster, OH. Come and discover the social, economic, and environmental impact of trees in your community. This year's keynote speaker is Fiona Watt, New York City Parks and Recreation. She will be discussing the monetary value of New York City's Urban Forest. She will share the findings of the recent street tree inventory methods and results, and how they have applied U.S. Forest Service Research to quantify the environmental function and value of their urban forest resource. In addition, Ms. Watt will discuss how these results were critical to communicating to policy makers the importance of trees, which led to unprecedented new municipal funding for urban forestry initiatives in New York City.
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ARE DEER EATING YOUR PROFITS?
This workshop on deer exclusion will be offered on Friday, November 2, 2007, 9:30 am. - 3:30 pm., at the OSU South Centers, 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661. Deer biologists and specialists working with deer exclusion will present the latest on how to protect your crops, gardens, and landscape from deer damage. The afternoon will include a tour of the research fields at the OSU South Centers and viewing their deer fencing systems while learning the pros and cons of the many options available.
The program fee is $30.00, which covers refreshments and lunch. For registration information, call 740-289-2071, ext. 223. The registration deadline is Monday, October 29. Act now! Registration is limited to 75 participants.
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EAB RESEARCH UPDATE, NOVEMBER 7TH
The Ohio State University's Emerald Ash Borer Outreach Team is sponsoring an all day program, Emerald Ash Borer Research Update - What We Know and What We Need to Learn. It will be held from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at All Occasions Catering, 6869 Waldo-Delaware Road in Waldo, OH. The registration deadline is Friday, November 2nd. Registration materials and program information is available on the ashalert website at [ http://ashalsert.osu.edu ] or by contacting the OSU Extension at Toledo Botanical Garden at 419-578-6783.
When the emerald ash borer (EAB) was discovered in North America nearly 5 1/2 years ago, it did not take long for many to realize that there was a lot to learn about this tree killing wood borer. The challenge of the lack of the knowledge quickly became an opportunity to learn through research. Join is to find out what has been learned about EAB through research. From insect biology to insecticide trials, researchers will share their findings. We are excited to have such an outstanding group of presenters able to share their day with us. Presenters include: Joe Boggs/OSU; Deb McCullough/MSU; Therese Poland/USFS; AnneMarie Smith/ODNR; Davis Sydnor/OSU; Kamal JK Gandhi/OARDC; and Dan Herms/OSU and OARDC.
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PESTICIDE LICENSE RECERTIFICATION CONFERENCES
Time to start thinking about registering for the Ohio State University Extension Pesticide Education Program's Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicator Winter Recertification Conferences. If your applicator's license expires on September 30, 2008, 2009, or 2010 these schools are for you. The conferences will be offered this year at the following locations:
Look for registration information to be posted at http://pested.osu.edu and mailed in late October.
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BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS WORKSHOPS
Are you overwhelmed by the use of technology in today's information age? Do you want access to vital business management information and communicate via the computer but don't know where to start? Consider participating in one of four workshops especially designed to give agriculture and horticulture producers with little or no computer experience a hand-on understanding. Our first workshop is November 8, 2007, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, in Bowling Green, OH.
All workshops are limited to 10 participants per session to ensure personal assistance. Topics will include how to operate a computer, how to communicate and access information via e-mail and the Internet, and how to use word processing programs. Each workshop costs $50.00 per person, and includes instruction manual and refreshments. All work shops are sponsored in collaboration with OSU Extension and the North Central Risk Management Education Center. For more information on Workshop dates and locations: contact OSU Extension, ABE Center, 419-354-6916 or http://abe.osu.edu/ .
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BYGLOSOPHY
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October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came -
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band.
~George Cooper, "October's Party"
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