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Spruce fir looper in Fraser Fir
Published on August 31, 2017
Growers should be scouting Fraser fir for spruce fir loopers. Feeding by the loopers on needles could affect the appearance of Christmas trees prior to harvest. -
Check labels for pre-harvest intervals
Published on August 28, 2017
You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires. -
Late blight found in potatoes in Michigan’s Montcalm County
Published on August 25, 2017
Late blight was found in Michigan potatoes Aug. 22, 2017. Conditions remain conducive for late blight in irrigated potato crops. -
How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Published on August 24, 2017
Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification. -
Managing invasive insect pests in Michigan vineyards
Published on August 22, 2017
Watch this video to learn more about monitoring for invasive insect pests in Michigan grapes. -
Spotted wing Drosophila in summer plums and nectarines are a concern for growers
Published on August 8, 2017
Recent detections of spotted wing Drosophila larvae in summer plums and melting nectarines in west central Michigan causes concerns for growers. -
Japanese beetle adults arrive in chestnuts
Published on August 2, 2017
Adult Japanese beetle activity is intense in some Michigan chestnut orchards this season. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and preparing to actively manage for brown marmorated stink bugs this season. -
West Nile Virus reported in Michigan horses
Published on August 1, 2017
Vaccinating your horse for West Nile Virus reduces the risk of your horse getting sick. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected. This is the final SWD report for the 2017 season.