News
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Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plants update – April 21, 2017
Published on April 21, 2017
Callery pears are showing up in the landscape, and white pine weevil adults are being caught in traps. Fishing spider activity is early this year. -
Update on brown recluse spiders in Michigan
Published on April 21, 2017
Three additional populations of brown recluse spiders have been confirmed in Michigan since 2011. -
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather
Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions. -
Understanding Roundup products
Published on April 18, 2017
Not every Roundup is the same. Read the label and follow directions to ensure you’re picking the correct product for your intended use. -
Scouting and managing mummy berry in blueberries
Published on April 18, 2017
If you haven’t been monitoring mummy berry mummies under your blueberry bushes, now is the time to do so. -
Time to buckle down rather than give up on controlling oriental fruit moth in peaches
Published on April 17, 2017
Here’s answers to your questions on using mating disruption and pyrethroid insecticides in controlling oriental fruit moth in Michigan peaches. -
Insecticides for common pests on greenhouse vegetables and transplants
Published on April 14, 2017
Updated guide of common greenhouse pests and their insecticide recommendations for greenhouse vegetables. -
Grower meeting on pollinator conservation practices April 27
Published on April 11, 2017
Pollinators and pesticides expert Meghan Milbrath will discuss research on which practices are known to harm pollinators and ways to minimize the risk. -
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards
Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season. -
Conditions are favorable for pink snow mold development
Published on April 5, 2017
Microdochium patch, or pink snow mold, is active on golf courses and may require treatment.