Joe Boggs
The Ohio State University
Joe Boggs has over 34 years of Extension experience specializing in plant problem diagnostics and pest management in urban forests, landscapes, and nurseries. He averages over 90 teaching presentations per year with a strong focus on non-native invasive insects.
My Sessions
An Overview of the Box Tree (Boxwood) Moth
Room 105-106Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) were one of the earliest plants used in North American landscapes, with planting records dating back to the mid-1600s. These deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly evergreens remain one of our most popular landscape plants. However, their long run is threatened by the non-native box tree BTM. What is the future for boxwoods? This presentation covers BTM […]
Connecting the Dots: Pollinators, Plant Diversity, and Pest Management
Room 105-106Protecting plant pollinators is commonly viewed as just an insecticide issue. However, how does the abundance of flowering plants translate into fewer plant pests? How do pollinators themselves play a critical role in the reduced need for insecticides? Pest management and plant pollinators are two sides of the same coin in urban landscape ecosystems. This […]