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  1. Faculty Research Areas

    https://entomology.osu.edu/research/faculty-research-areas

    managing turf pests and diseases. The goal of research is to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides and ... blueberries, almonds, tomatoes and pumpkins.   These crops are also vulnerable to pests and diseases, which are ... setting up a conflict between the need for pollination and the need for pest and disease control. In our ...

  2. Three-Point Rotary Lawn and Brush Mower Safety

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-79031

    Biological Engineering Rotary lawn and brush cutters are useful compact tractor attachments and are used for ... reclaiming overgrown brush, pasture maintenance, incorporating cover crops and maintaining lawn areas. ... will help determine if the mower is designed for the intended job. Selection Three-point rotary lawn ...

  3. Gray Leaf Spot on Turfgrass

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-3083

    grisea chemical control gray spot st. augustine grass plant disease lawn and turf gray leaf spot turf ... sports turf. Application of fungicides should begin prior to the onset of disease, around August 1 in ... Pathology Gray leaf spot is a disease of increasing importance in the turfgrass industry in the United ...

  4. A Guide to Corn Growth and Development

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0148

    temperature, drought, or disease, can cause premature formation of the black layer. Final kernel weight varies ...

  5. Lawn Grass Cultivar Selection

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-4027

    disease and insect resistance, and adaptations that allow the turf to thrive in differing environmental ... Street, Agronomist, Ohio State University Extension When considering the establishment of a new lawn, the ... to the conditions where the lawn is to be located. Shady, wet, poorly drained areas, or regions of ...

  6. Farming with Alzheimer’s Disease

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-982.9

    Engineering, The Ohio State University Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disease ... task. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia among older adults. Dementia is ... impaired reasoning or judgment can also be early indicators of the development of Alzheimer's disease ...

  7. Lime and the Home Lawn

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-4026

    Extension Susan K. White Many homeowners will apply lime to their lawn once a year with the hopes of ... determine if liming is needed, and how one should go about effectively applying lime to the lawn. Why Do ... Home Lawns Need Lime? Lime is applied to the soil of home lawns to increase the soil pH. Soil pH, ...

  8. Mary Gardiner

    https://entomology.osu.edu/our-people/mary-gardiner

    Hoekstra, S.W. Culman and M.M. Gardiner. 2020a. Vacant lot soil degradation and mowing frequency shape ... mowing, local vegetation and landscape composition on adult mosquito populations. Urban Ecosystems 22: ... predatory insects. Quarry Books. Beverly, Massachusetts. 176 pages.  Copies sold: 6,500 (Updated December ...

  9. Graduate

    https://entomology.osu.edu/graduate

    version Aug. 2024 Summary of changes: Update M.S. course requirement to be consistent with new approved ...

  10. Rotary Lawn and Brush Mower Safety for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892257

    determine if the mower is designed for the job. Keep bystanders away from: mowing/tractor controls. mowing ... litter and debris from the area to be mowed. Stones, tin cans, and wire can be deadly when thrown by ... 15-year-olds may not operate power-driven machinery like rotary lawn and brush mowers. Safety Tips Keep all ...

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