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Fall insect pest invaders found in homes
Published on August 12, 2015
The most wanted on the overwintering pests list, their pictures aren’t just in the post office. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bugs were captured from the same two hotspots again this week in Berrien and Kent counties. -
Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
Third generation grape berry moth flight is occurring now. Some leaf infections of downy mildew are appearing in Niagara grapes. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
High pressure from spotted wing Drosophila is continuing in some areas. Maintain protection of susceptible crops. -
Grape berry moth update: Late-season pressure lower in 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
Focusing on border regions can help reduce pest pressure and costs. -
Silver leaf of tree fruits
Published on August 11, 2015
Silver leaf can cause tree fruit leaves to exhibit a dull metallic luster and can cause a slow decline in tree vigor and yield. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila continues. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
First brown marmorated stink bugs captured this season from traps at two urban sites and one apple orchard in Berrien and Kent counties at known hotspots. -
Giant hogweed: Not widely spread in Michigan
Published on August 4, 2015
Giant hogweed makes a splash in the media, but is rarely found in Michigan. -
Controlling scale insects in fruits
Published on August 4, 2015
Controlling second generation San Jose scale and lecanium scale in tree fruits.