MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Do you have a plant pest or disease, or suspect a plant virus? Have it diagnosed by submitting a sample to the MSU diagnostics lab. Visit this site to learn about what services are provided, how to submit a sample, and the cost for each service.
Resources
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Greenhouse Insect Pest Management 2024
Published on April 3, 2024
Research-based information is presented on how to manage greenhouse insects and other pests including thrips, aphids, whiteflies, mites, fungus gnats, and mealybugs. -
Respirator Safety Program Checklist
Published on March 6, 2024
Respirator program checklist and quick-reference sheet. -
Greenhouse Disease Management
Published on February 26, 2024
Suggested treatments for common greenhouse pathogens of floriculture crops including botrytis, powdery mildew, downy mildew, phytophthora, pythium, rhizoctonia, etc. This information is for educational purposes only. -
Commercially Available Biological Control Agents for Greenhouse Insect and Mite Pests
Published on January 24, 2024
This free, downloadable PDF is a 16-page bulletin that provides information about the commercially-available biological control agents in the United States for greenhouse insect and mite pests. -
Greenhouse sanitation decreases pest problems
Published on February 10, 2021
Practices that prevent the introduction of pathogens, weed seeds, and insects will go a long way to having a cleaner greenhouse, reduced crop losses, lower pesticide costs, and higher-quality plants.