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Milk Snakes vs. Copperhead Snakes: How to Tell Them Apart

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contrast, copperheads have a distinctive hourglass-shaped crossband pattern in shades of brown, tan, and ... pinkish brown, with bands that are wider on the sides and narrower along the spine. Milk snakes have ...

Exploring Ohio's Spiders: Common Species and Their Safety

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Brown Recluse and the Black Widow. Thankfully, these spiders are not commonly found in the state. For ...

Spotted Lanternflies in Ohio: What You Need to Know

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can weaken plants, making them more susceptible to disease and other pests. Additionally, the insects ... -learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/forestry/forest-health/insects-diseases/threat-spotted-lantern-fly ...

Weekly Weed Update: June 3rd, 2025

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As we move into the first week of June, it's crucial to stay informed about the various weeds that might be emerging in your garden or local area. Bush honeysuckle, an invasive shrub, can quickly dominate landscapes, outcompeting native plants. Its f ...

Field Observations – Week of May 23

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Field Observations – Week of May 23 Weekly Field Update – Jefferson & Harrison Counties This ...

Webinar: Protecting you, your family, and your animals from ticks

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Please join us for an engaging presentation on tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases ... tick-borne pathogen testing service, Buckeye Tick Test. The Ohio State University Infectious Diseases ...