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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 15, 2014
Published on July 15, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are increasing in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 10, 2014
Published on July 10, 2014
A statewide brown marmorated stink bug monitoring effort in fruit and vegetable crops is underway, but so far none have been detected. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 8, 2014
Published on July 8, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be caught in southwest Michigan and has been detected in two northwest counties this week. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 1, 2014
Published on July 2, 2014
Catches of spotted wing Drosophila continue into their second week, with numbers remaining low. -
Great Lakes briefs on Invasive Organisms Traded in Commerce Symposium
Published on July 2, 2014
Understanding organisms in trade invasion pathways can prevent the spread invasive species to new geographic locations. -
Grass Carp are illegal to use as aquatic plant control in Michigan ponds and lakes
Published on July 2, 2014
Aquatic plants are an important part of the ecosystem, especially in ponds managed for sport fishing, and require proper maintenance and control to keep the aquatic environment healthy. -
West Central Michigan small fruit regional report – June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
Strawberries are in full harvest with high yields and good quality. Fruit rot infections increase and require fungicide treatments. We have detected the first spotted wing Drosophila in strawberries. Growers should monitor to prevent fruit infestation. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
First catches of spotted wing Drosophila are two weeks later than this time last year. Traps should be deployed already; protect ripening berries. -
First spotted wing Drosophila flies of 2014 detected in MSU Extension monitoring network
Published on June 23, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) traps should be deployed already and growers need to protect ripening or ripe berries against this pest. -
Cleaning your gear helps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on June 23, 2014
Cleaning your watercraft, water recreation gear, and fishing gear can help to protect our water resources from the spread of invasive species.