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Lampshade Traps for Spotted Lanternfly - Materials List

Published on August 31, 2026
Options for acquiring lampshade trap materials for spotted lanternfly. Similar products are also available from local vendors and online retailers.
Lampshade Traps for Spotted Lanternfly

Published on August 31, 2026
How to concentrate SLF egg masses for detection, monitoring or removal.
MSU Extension Connects the Public with Environmentally Responsible Gardening Through Education and Service

Published on August 28, 2026
This report covers programming and horticultural education offered by the Michigan State University Extension consumer horticulture team for the public and home gardeners.
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

Published on August 28, 2026
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.
Wildfire-resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan

Published on August 4, 2026
Most Michigan residents are surprised to learn that Michigan experiences 8,000 to 10,000 wildland fires each year. It is estimated that forest fires, brush fires and grass fires destroy or damage 100 to 200 homes, barns and outbuildings annually.
Good Gardening Practices for Fresh Produce Donations from Home and Community Gardens

Published on June 8, 2026
Donating fresh fruits and vegetables to a food pantry is a great way to share a home or community garden harvest. This bulletin covers good gardening practices when growing and harvesting produce for donation.
Management Options for Emerald Ash Borer in Black Ash Forests

Published on May 22, 2026
This bulletin summarizes current management tactics for emerald ash borer in black ash forests, as well as how to protect blash ash stands from an EAB invasion.
Upper Peninsula Michigan Gardening Calendar

Published on April 1, 2026
A practical, Upper Peninsula Michigan‑specific calendar offering frost dates, planting recommendations, and key garden activities to support healthier, more productive gardens.
Lower Peninsula Michigan Garden Calendar

Published on March 31, 2026
A practical, Lower Peninsula Michigan‑specific calendar offering frost dates, planting recommendations, and key garden activities to support healthier, more productive gardens.
What’s Wrong with My Boxwood? Common Issues and Solutions

Published on February 19, 2026
This diagnostic guide highlights six common problems that affect boxwood shrubs in Michigan. Each common issue is illustrated with photos, key identifying features, and management recommendations.