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  1. How to Control and Prevent Mosquito Bites In and Around Ohio Homes

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-88

    Disease Transmission Mosquitoes are reviled because they can transmit potentially deadly pathogens to ... state of Ohio pose the threat of disease transmission to humans and domestic animals (Table 1). Table 1: ... encephalitis, West Nile virus     In addition to disease transmission, when female mosquitoes bite humans and ...

  2. African Swine Fever: A Severe Threat to Swine Herds Is on the United States’ Doorstep

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/vme-1036

    a disease caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV). ASFV is a viral pathogen found primarily in ... industry can respond and stop the spread of the disease. Signs include high fever; decreased appetite; ... There are four main types of disease depending on the strain of virus infecting the pigs: peracute acute ...

  3. Lawn Maintenance Made Easy

    https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/lawn-maintenance-made-easy

    each week." It's time to water the lawn when footprints remain in the turf (leaf blades lose ... tissue," he said. Homeowners are encouraged to mow their lawns on the taller side of the recommended range ... removing no more than a third of the leaf blade when mowing. Lawns cut at higher heights do not require ...

  4. Fleas

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-2081-11

    hiding in carpet fibers, bedding, lawns or other protected areas. Pupae are enclosed in silken cocoons ... frequents (rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, cat or dog boxes, kennels, sand boxes, lawns, etc.). Eggs ... Trim lawns and weeds to create a less habitable environment for flea larvae and adults. Restrain cats ...

  5. Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-2073

    infect the host with any of several different diseases, which can result in mild to serious illness or ... species in Ohio are medically important because they are disease vectors: the American dog tick, the ... of the season until his death. Diseases: The American dog tick is the primary transmitter of Rocky ...

  6. Feral Swine in Ohio: Managing Damage and Conflicts

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/W-26

    Division of Wildlife Craig Hicks, Wildlife Disease Biologist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and ... pollution, predation and competition with native wildlife and livestock, and disease and parasite ... raccoons and wild turkeys, are quickly consumed by feral swine. Damage and Disease Feral swine cause ...

  7. Osteoporosis: Risk Factors, Prevention, and Detection

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5808

    Consumer Sciences, Clark County Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” It is a skeletal disease characterized by ... diseases affecting bone health in the United States and around the world. It is more common in women, ... disease. Osteoporosis is associated with certain medications such as cortisone-like drugs. Medical ...

  8. Extension Public Health AmeriCorps

    https://fcs.osu.edu/programs/extension-public-health-americorps

    strengthen civic engagement.​ Public Health AmeriCorps:  AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control ...

  9. Crimson Clover as a Cover Crop in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0129

    phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) Good Compaction fighter Very good Disease Good Chokes weeds small-seeded ... insects/nematodes: could be a minor problem Increased crop diseases: could be a minor problem Establishment ...

  10. Botulism: What You Don't See or Smell Can Still Hurt You

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5567-11

    botulinum. Botulism is a rare but serious foodborne disease that can be fatal. There are two different types ... Health Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot record the number of cases ... seek appropriate medical advice. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). ...

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