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Rodent control for Michigan fruit, nut and Christmas tree producers
Published on November 10, 2016
Unseasonably warm weather and continued grass growth may be hiding a significant amount of rodent activity. Growers are advised to scout carefully and consider mowing tall undergrowth one more time before snow falls. -
Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online
Published on November 2, 2016
Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required. -
Boxelder bugs complete their fall stampede
Published on October 27, 2016
Your house is the perfect spot for boxelder bugs to spend winter. Consider these management tips. -
Rodent management in commercial apple orchards requires an integrated approach
Published on October 21, 2016
Things to consider when dealing with mice and voles in the apple orchard. -
Be aware of changes to EPA’s Worker Protection Standard January 2017
Published on October 14, 2016
These meetings and resources will help growers who use pesticides comply with changes to the federal Worker Protection Standard. -
Fall is a good time to control viburnum leaf beetles
Published on October 13, 2016
Control viburnum leaf beetles in fall and winter to lessen damage in spring. -
Pest-free gardens begin with fall cleanup
Published on October 12, 2016
Using integrated pest management in your garden now will decrease your chances of insect pests and diseases next year. -
Hauling firewood long distances can spread invasive forest pests
Published on October 11, 2016
Fall weather means the start of firewood burning by many Michigan residents. However, cutting and hauling firewood over long distances can contribute to the spread of invasive forest pest populations around Michigan. -
Efficacy of Cry1F trait on western bean cutworm
Published on October 6, 2016
Entomologists in the Great Lakes region address the issue of efficacy of the Cry1F trait on western bean cutworm with an open letter. -
Continued brown marmorated stink bug trap catches and some fruit damage in east Michigan
Published on October 5, 2016
For the second week, trap catches of brown marmorated stink bugs have been on the rise, seen now in seven of the 10 trapping sites in east Michigan orchards with some fruit feeding damage as well.