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Degrees of alienation
Published on September 3, 2013
Alien species displace native species and disrupt ecological processes. Alien species are also called non-native or exotic species. They are one of the greatest threats to regional forests. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 27, 2013
Published on August 27, 2013
As harvest is winding down in many crops at high risk from spotted wing Drosophila, fly numbers are similar to last week’s total catch. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 20, 2013
Published on August 20, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila captures continue to rise as harvest winds down in some blueberry and raspberry sites. -
Grand Rapids, Mich., small fruit regional report – Aug. 20, 2013
Published on August 20, 2013
Successful control of spotted wing Drosophila at harvest time requires scouting, weather information and proper rotation of insecticides. -
Michigan berry growers face a challenging time managing spotted wing Drosophila
Published on August 16, 2013
The month of August is becoming the most problematic time period for berry growers in the middle of harvest under difficult conditions due to the presence of spotted wing Drosophila in their fields. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 13, 2013
Published on August 13, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila catches are increasing in fields and orchards where harvest is completed and insecticide residues are minimal. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 6, 2013
Published on August 6, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be captured throughout Michigan, and larvae have been detected in multiple crops, so protect susceptible fruit. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 30, 2013
Published on July 30, 2013
Sharp increase in spotted wing drosophila captures in the past week in southern Michigan counties, and first detection of infestation in unsprayed cherries. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 23, 2013
Published on July 23, 2013
Spotted wing drosophila fly captures are increasing sharply at some sites. Some still have no catch, and first spotted wing Drosophila catch is reported in northwest Michigan. -
Increasing spotted wing Drosophila activity highlights need for berry fruit protection
Published on July 23, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila fly captures are increasing in southern Michigan this week in managed and abandoned plantings.