Invasive Species Management

Invasive species management is near and dear to our heart as it was the original reason that our business was founded in 2018. Since that time we have worked to improve thousands of acres of wildlife habitat by eradicating invasive species across our landscape. Ohio is blessed with a diverse multitude of natural resources, but unforunately we have an abundance of invasive species as well. The primary woody invasive species that we routinely treat include Bush Honeysuckle, Autumn Olive, Multiflora Rose, Privet, Barberry, Tree of Heaven and Princess Tree. The primary herbacous invasive species that we treat include Johnsongrass, Canada Thisle, Teasel, Poison Hemlock, Reed Canary Grass, Japanese Knotweed, Serecia Lespedeza and Wild Parsnip. The common invasive vines that we treat include Wintercreeper, English Ivy and Grapevine.

Different species and seasons call for different management techniques, but the primarly methods that we utilize for mangement include cut stump treatment, foliar spraying and hack and squirt treatment. The key is to match each species with the correct treatment type for proper time of year. Not all methods are interchangable and a good applicator must understand basic plant biology for safe and effective treatment. Our applicators are all either licensed as commercial herbicide applicators through the Ohio department of Agriculture or as trained service people.

Invasive species cause a myrid of different issues including wildlife habitat loss, soil erosion, human health issues as well as asthetic issues across our native landscapes. It is estimated that invasive speceis costs the United States economy up to almost 140 BILLION dollars annually. It is up to each individual landowner to do their part to be a part of the solution to help slow the spread of invasive species across our landscape.