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Turfgrass pests: Sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs and grubs on the horizon
Published on August 17, 2016
Insect damage from sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs or grubs may be the reason some parts of your lawn didn’t green-up after recent rains. -
Strawberry root weevils: Uninvited guests stop by in late summer and early fall
Published on August 17, 2016
Strawberry root weevils can be found inside homes this time of year, though they won’t cause any damage to you, your home or pets. -
Confusion with Asian longhorned beetle look-alikes
Published on August 16, 2016
A few native beetles are easy to mistake for the invasive Asian longhorned beetle. Here are some ways to spot the difference. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 12, 2016
Published on August 12, 2016
With first detection of brown marmorated stink bug nymphs occurring this season in southwest Michigan, fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for nymphs. -
Sticky situation for homeowners in northern Michigan
Published on August 12, 2016
Abundant Lecanium scale populations result in sticky sap, coating everything in the yard. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 12, 2016
Published on August 12, 2016
Traps continue to catch high numbers of spotted wing Drosophila flies. As high risk of infestation continues to be expected, susceptible crops must be protected. -
Tomato spotted wilt virus symptoms in chrysanthemum
Published on August 11, 2016
Symptoms of tomato spotted wilt virus on chrysanthemum are yellow blotching and rings, necrotic lesions and stem collapse. -
Lace bugs on ornamentals in the nursery
Published on August 11, 2016
Lace bugs are being found on a variety of herbaceous perennials. Scouting tips, biology and control measures will help nursery growers deal with this sporadic pest. -
Southwest Michigan grape scouting report – August 9, 2016
Published on August 9, 2016
Veraison is beginning while young vines experience drought stress. A fourth generation of grape berry moth is predicted this year. -
What is that black aphid on my chrysanthemum?
Published on August 9, 2016
Greenhouse growers should be scouting their mums for chrysanthemum aphids now.