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IPM and mating disruption in the age of brown marmorated stink bug
Published on May 31, 2011
While tracking continues for the brown marmorated stink bug, fruit growers are asked not to abandon their integrated pest management programs and to avoid using extreme control measures. -
How to identify a brown marmorated stink bug
Published on May 26, 2011
Providing growers methods for identifying this new invasive insect species. -
MSU Extension’s spotted wing drosophila workshops
Published on March 30, 2011
These workshops are designed to help fruit growers prepare for this new invasive pest. -
Brown marmorated stink bug
Published on February 11, 2011
Description, damage, monitoring and control considerations for Michigan’s conditions. -
State Ag. Department confirms brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan
Published on February 1, 2011
The Michigan Department of Agriculture today confirmed the presence of brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, in Michigan. -
Weedy orchid becoming a problem for homeowners
Published on June 4, 2010
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Woodpeckers on emerald ash borer ash trees
Published on April 16, 2010
In the woodpecker's quest for tasty emerald ash borer larvae, the birds peeled off the outer most layers of bark leaving splotches of lighter colored bark. -
Now is a good time to see three notorious beetles: European chafer, emerald ash borer, Japanese beet
Published on July 10, 2009
European chafer beetles were very active on warm evenings around dusk in Lansing this past week. -
Update on professional products for control of emerald ash borer on individual trees
Published on May 1, 2009
On-going research tests at Michigan State University on the long-term protection of ash trees from emerald ash borer have produced some new results that may be of interest to tree care professionals -
Emerald ash borer treatments for homeowners
Published on May 1, 2009
Homeowners have the option of treating ash trees themselves to protect trees from emerald ash borer by using imidacloprid as a basal soil drench.