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Autumn olive: one invasive shrub
Published on December 1, 2011
A pest of the west and beast of the east, the autumn olive can be one invasive shrub. -
Give us your priorities for spotted wing Drosophila research and education
Published on November 17, 2011
Researchers are inviting growers, consultants and other industry stakeholders to take a short survey on their priorities for new research and extension on spotted wing Drosophila. -
Spotted wing Drosophila fly activity is increasing – be prepared in fall raspberries
Published on September 22, 2011
Spotted wing Drosophila has been detected in two more Michigan counties. Fall red raspberry growers need to take appropriate management actions to protect their berries. -
Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase: monitor and protect ripening, susceptible fruit
Published on September 2, 2011
The recent detections of this pest are of greatest concern for growers with raspberries, blackberries or blueberrues yet to harvest. -
Spotted wing Drosophila catches are picking up: Maintain monitoring if fields are still ripening
Published on August 16, 2011
Spotted wing Drosophilas in Michigan are increasing as 30 more were trapped over the past week. Continue to scout fields and check your traps. -
First spotted wing Drosophila trapped in a commercial fruit crop
Published on August 1, 2011
Summer and fall raspberry growers and blueberry growers need to be on alert for spotted wing Drosophila on their farm. -
Comparison of fruit sampling methods for spotted wing Drosophila in blueberries
Published on July 12, 2011
In a recent MSU study, the boiling method was found to be most effective when sampling blueberries to detect contamination of spotted wing Drosophila. -
Report on brown marmorated stink bug task force meeting in Pennsylvania
Published on June 28, 2011
MSU’s tree fruit experts are learning from East Coast experience about the brown marmorated stink bug. None have been found yet in Michigan in 2011. -
Emerald ash borer still thriving in Michigan
Published on June 17, 2011
Continue to check your ash trees for signs and symptoms of emerald ash borer. If found, you can choose whether to treat or replace the tree. -
MSU releases spotted wing Drosophila management guide to help growers be ready for invasive insect
Published on June 7, 2011
MSU has a network of traps monitoring for this new invasive pest in Michigan fruit and vegetable fields and a guide for what growers can do.