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Biopesticides for use in greenhouses in the U.S.
Published on June 22, 2017
There are 40 registered biopesticide active ingredients for use in greenhouses in the U.S. -
What is a biopesticide?
Published on June 22, 2017
Biopesticides are classified into three main categories: biochemical, microbials and plant-incorporated protectants. -
New Delegate and Entrust labels allow for one-day PHI in bushberry crops
Published on June 20, 2017
Reduced pre-harvest intervals (PHI) provide more flexibility for use in blueberries and some other berry crops to manage spotted wing Drosophila and other insect pests. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 20, 2017
Published on June 20, 2017
More spotted wing Drosophila have been caught in monitoring traps, with higher catches at minimally-managed sites in southwest Michigan. Monitor for this pest when crops become susceptible. -
Why and how to trap for western bean cutworms in corn and dry beans
Published on June 19, 2017
Trapping, scouting and mapping western bean cutworms in Michigan corn and dry beans. -
Potato leafhopper population levels raise concerns for alfalfa growers
Published on June 19, 2017
Increased numbers of the annual pest potato leafhopper can cause havoc in alfalfa, especially in dry weather. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 15, 2017
Published on June 16, 2017
Dry conditions, leaf drop on maple, rose chafer and forest tent caterpillar are active. Scout for scale crawlers. Symptoms of fungal pathogens are showing up. -
Downy mildew recommendations for cucumbers
Published on June 14, 2017
Use fungicides and new cultivars to manage downy mildew. -
Fungicides applied at bloom may reduce fruit set in grapes
Published on June 14, 2017
Fungicides may have unintended side effects – use them cautiously. -
Cherry leaf spot management at second and third cover timings
Published on June 13, 2017
Recent reports of cherry leaf spot infections in northwest Michigan orchards range from substantial to low infections at this time.