News
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Grubs and grub damage in field crops
Published on May 14, 2018
Revised field identification sheet for grubs will assist in identification and gives information about typical crops or situations affected by different species. -
What’s new in Botrytis control research?
Published on May 11, 2018
New fungicides, environmental control and sanitation can limit disease. -
Boxwood leafminer: A serious pest of a favorite landscape plant
Published on May 11, 2018
Spring time reveals damage from a boxwood pest that was active late last summer. -
Timing your black stem borer spray on tree fruits
Published on May 11, 2018
Guidelines for making your black stem borer treatment decision. -
Southwest Michigan pesticide collection date nears
Published on May 10, 2018
Unusable pesticides can be properly disposed at the upcoming southwest Michigan Clean Sweep event. -
Growing populations of gypsy moth caterpillars raise concern for landscapes and woodlots
Published on May 9, 2018
Spring hatch of gypsy moth caterpillar begins in Michigan. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2
Published on May 8, 2018
The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1
Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard. -
Understanding oak wilt
Published on May 7, 2018
‘Tis the season to avoid injuring oak trees. Wounds attract sap-feeding beetles that may carry spores from the oak wilt fungus. -
Some simple tips for reducing pesticide risk to pollinators
Published on May 1, 2018
With fruit crop bloom season kicking in, it’s a good time to review these recommendations.