News
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The spread of non-native invasive forest pests pose difficult problems once established in Michigan
Published on June 14, 2016
Forest pests could create serious problems if Michiganders aren’t vigilant. -
Angular leaf spot causing leaf necrosis in strawberries
Published on June 14, 2016
Symptoms of angular leaf spot and copper phytotoxicity have been noted in some strawberry fields. -
Rose chafers: A punctual and pesky insect
Published on June 13, 2016
Rose chafers are popping up across southern Michigan within a week of last year’s engagement. -
Mysterious yellow spots on grape leaves are not downy mildew
Published on June 10, 2016
Yellow spots recently noticed on grape leaves are not downy mildew, but continued scouting is advised as downy mildew could occur in the near future. -
Cowparsnip: A common look-alike to giant hogweed
Published on June 10, 2016
Cowparsnip is a common Michigan plant that blooms in early June and is often mistaken for giant hogweed. -
Varisto: A new post-emergence herbicide pre-mixture for use in dry beans
Published on June 9, 2016
Raptor supplies for post-emergence applications in dry beans appear to be short this year. Varisto may be a good replacement. -
Armyworms, cutworms, cereal leaf beetles and refuge-in-a-bag concerns
Published on June 7, 2016
An update on armyworms, cutworms and cereal leaf beetles in Michigan field crops, as well as concerns for using refuge-in-a-bag corn. -
Crop scouting and…ticks?
Published on June 2, 2016
Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan. -
Spring 2016 field crop insect issues update for southwest Michigan
Published on June 2, 2016
Timely scouting is a critical component to a good insect pest management program. -
2016 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on June 2, 2016
Last year saw a record number of submissions for herbicide resistance screening of weeds; be aware of new confirmed cases in your area.