District Blogs

Most earthworms present in glaciated portions of Ohio are considered exotic. They were introduced in the 18th & 19th centuries by early settlers or through trade of soil and horticultural materials transported from Europe and Asia. New species are continuing to be introduced spreading through fishing bait, compost and gardening supplies, and plant exchanges. In SW Ohio, we consider one non-native worm, the European Nightcrawler as a friend to our gardens. This is not the case

What is it? Curly-leaf pondweed is a non native, invasive species. Growing up through the water column, it can grow in depths up to 10...

An invasive species can be any kind of living organism—a plant, insect, fish, fungus or bacteria—that is not native to an ecosystem and causes harm. -National Wildlife Federation Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is also known as Poor Man’s Mustard, Hedge Garlic, Garlic Root and Jack-by-the-Hedge. It is called garlic mustard because the leaves have a garlic smell when they are crushed. Why is garlic mustard bad? Classed as a non-native invasive plant, this species is a seri

When you hear the words "invasive species", people often think of the Emerald Ash Borer or Asian Longhorned Beetle, these are included...