News
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Insect pests now appearing in turf
Published on June 28, 2012
A lot of webworm moths are being observed now, but it may be chinch bugs that are damaging home lawns. Japanese beetles are out as well, and they are hungry. -
The last word on watering perennials
Published on June 28, 2012
Watering perennials during droughty weather helps plants along, but are you really making a difference? -
Rain barrels are economical and ecological
Published on June 28, 2012
Rain barrels can save money and energy for homeowners as they simultaneously reduce water quality pollution. -
Expect high levels of cutworm activity in northern Michigan this year
Published on June 27, 2012
Moths have been laying yellow to orange-colored egg masses on structures across a wide area of the Upper Peninsula this spring. -
Plant, Viticulture and Landscape courses enrollment open through MSU this fall
Published on June 25, 2012
Off-campus courses in Applied Plant Science and Viticulture through MSU are available at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall. -
Growing cole crops without pesticides
Published on June 25, 2012
Tired of bugs in your broccoli? It’s possible to grow it bug-free without pesticides. -
Chemical spills: Take quick action to avoid injury
Published on June 22, 2012
Knowing what to do when a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources. -
Earwigs: Bane of summer garden plants
Published on June 22, 2012
The key to combating ravenous earwigs in container plants is to dry out the environment. -
Slugs are making tracks on my garden favorites!
Published on June 22, 2012
Mid-summer slug damage on Hostas and other garden plants sometimes makes the plant look like Swiss cheese. -
Tree damage from Imprelis: One year later
Published on June 19, 2012
Landscapers and homeowners are seeing subtle and longer-term tree damage from the turf herbicide Imprelis, even to trees that showed little impact in 2011.