News
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Avoid health risks by keeping cockroaches out of your home
Published on October 8, 2015
Learn how to prevent cockroaches in your home and steps to eliminate an existing cockroach infestation. -
New tip sheet on brown marmorated stink bugs for homeowners
Published on October 8, 2015
A new resource about brown marmorated stink bug identification and management in homes is now available. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2016 by IR-4
Published on October 5, 2015
Participants at the 2015 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2016 IR-4 food-use research program. -
For sake of forest health it's best not to move firewood
Published on October 5, 2015
Michigan State University Extension recommends that firewood should not be transported long distances to be sure forests pests are not unintentionally spread to new areas of the state. -
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes
Published on September 30, 2015
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building. -
What can you do to help protect your lake?
Published on September 30, 2015
Environmentally-friendly behaviors contribute to healthy watersheds. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila summary report for 2015
Published on September 29, 2015
A summary of the spotted wing Drosophila monitoring network reports for the 2015 season. -
Consider collecting seeds from weed escapes if you think they may be resistant to herbicides
Published on September 25, 2015
Single species weed escapes are on the rise in southern Michigan. If weeds in your field survived a herbicide application that should have controlled them, consider sending in seedheads to determine if they are herbicide-resistant. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 15, 2015
Published on September 16, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bug activity continues to increase in Berrien County; adults and nymphs were found feeding on apples. Damaged peaches by BMSB near Grand Rapids has been reported for the second year in a row. -
Register now for a greenhouse bus tour to Ontario in October
Published on September 10, 2015
Attendees will visit wholesale greenhouses and a garden center, and see innovative automation on the action-packed tour to the Niagara region of Canada. Registration has been extended to October 16!