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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Trap catches continue to climb in all fruit producing regions. The summer surge is three to four weeks earlier than previous seasons. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected. -
Use a disease management approach when thinking about an SWD management plan
Published on July 25, 2017
Cherry growers should think of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) as a disease rather than an insect pest as this will help in controlling this pest. -
East Michigan fruit crop report – July 21, 2017
Published on July 21, 2017
Spotted wing Drosophila jump to high numbers. Protecting ripening fruit is critical. -
Corn disease management decisions
Published on July 19, 2017
Get out and scout now for foliar fungal diseases and ear mold diseases. -
Grapevine leafroll virus a threat to Michigan grapes
Published on July 18, 2017
Learn more about how grapevine leafroll virus threatens Michigan grapes with this video presentation. -
Sclero-cast: A white mold apothecia risk indicator
Published on July 18, 2017
Sclero-cast is a new tool to aid growers and consultants in identifying high risk conditions for white mold development in soybeans. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 18, 2017
Published on July 18, 2017
Trap catches are sharply up in southwest, southeast, Fruit Ridge and west central Michigan. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops should be protected. -
Phytophthora disease reported on winter squash and pumpkin
Published on July 14, 2017
Scout and treat now to preserve your crop. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – July, 14 2017
Published on July 14, 2017
Storm damage to trees, “weedy orchid”, tar spot on maple, slugs, second generation pine needle scale, spruce needle rust. -
Broad mites in ornamental crops — Part 1: Challenges and treatments
Published on July 13, 2017
Broad mites can be controlled using insecticides or biological control.