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Dec. 29, 2025
This fall brought so many calls, emails, texts and conversations about the movement of the spotted lanternfly in our county. But colder temperatures have drastically decreased activity - both of the insect itself, and people wanting to share their observations and experiences and looking for some guidance about what to do.
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Dec. 01, 2025
Federal funding for SNAP-Ed ended Sept 30, 2025. In Ohio, SNAP-Ed programming continued through Nov. 12. Contact your local Extension office to find out what similar programs might be available in your area. You can also visit celebrateyourplate.org for recipes and other online tools.
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Oct. 10, 2025
According to the Ohio Department of Health, nearly 1 million (13.2%) Ohio adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. Join Ohio State University Extension's Diabetes team during November for 4 complimentary 30-minute diabetes webinars, live online every Monday in November from 12:00 - 12:30pm.
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Oct. 01, 2025
In the month of September came a lot of calls, emails, texts and conversations about the movement of the spotted lanternfly in our county. We experienced movement of the adult stage, with a lot of keen observations that many saw them against, on or near tall structures like buildings, light posts and utility posts. Many explained that they were seeing them near entrances and occassionally they made their way indoors.
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Sep. 18, 2025
On September 18th, I was invitied to lead a diagnostic walk about plant pests at the Anderson's Headquarters in Maumee, Ohio. As I follow up, I wanted to provided links to information that we covered. Whether you attended the walk, or are just looking for additional information - I hope this list of resources and links to additional information is useful and you find if beneficial. As always, feel free to reach out to your local Extension office if you have plant and/or pest questions.
Twenty Questions of Plant Diagnostics
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Sep. 03, 2025
(September 3, 2025)
We are receiving a lot of calls, emails and text messages about the spotted lanternfly (SLF). Adult SLF have strong legs for jumping, just like the immatures, but also have wings, making them in more mobile than the nymphs. It is important to note that we are still seeing some 4th instar nymphs too, but there are definately more adults.
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Aug. 29, 2025
One page summary of the distribution event in Lucas County on Friday, September 12, 2025. Thank you to all our partners! Food Kindness Event Lucas County 2025
One page flyer or handout that might be useful for our partners to share when they distribute the meals to families in our community Food Kindness Meal Ideas
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Aug. 05, 2025
Bat Research, Rutgers University
https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/16/3/443
News Clip on the Research Project
https://newj ersey.news12.com/bats-are-feasting-on-invasive-spotted-lan...
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Jul. 10, 2025
(July 10, 2025) Last week, we began receiving reports of seeing the very first 4th instar nymphs of the year, and I have also began making my own observations while out in the county. The key identifiable characteristic that you will see is the color change from black with white spots, to red with black and white markings. The next stage that we will see will be the adults. Adult SLF have strong legs for jumping, just like the immatures, but also have wings, making them in more mobile.
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May. 29, 2025
