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Better blueberry weed control for 2015
Published on April 24, 2015
Avoid herbicide resistance and obtain better weed control in blueberries by combining tank mix partners with different modes of action. -
Protecting early spring vegetables in your garden
Published on April 22, 2015
Protect your young vegetables from cold weather, animals, birds and insects. -
“Inside-outside” insects are showing up in homes now
Published on April 17, 2015
Six-legged house guests are suddenly appearing in many homes. What are they and how do you get rid of them? -
Managing hop downy mildew early in the season is critical
Published on April 15, 2015
Scout consistently, remove infected shoots and utilize a protectant fungicide management strategy to mitigate early and severe infection risks. -
Squash vine borer biology and management
Published on April 13, 2015
Squash vine borer moth can be disastrous for small-scale vegetables growers and a nuisance for large-scale producers. -
Insect pests of vegetables webinar now available
Published on April 13, 2015
Learn more about major pests of vegetables, how they damage crops and the signs they leave behind in a new Online Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy webinar. -
Profile of a planting-time pest: Seedcorn maggot in vegetables
Published on April 10, 2015
Prepare at planting time to avoid maggot pests in vegetables. -
Watch for European crane fly injury to turfgrass in April and May
Published on April 9, 2015
European crane fly is now established in many locations in southeast Michigan and near Grand Rapids. Here are management recommendations for heavily infested turfgrass and lawns. -
Botrytis blight outbreaks expected in greenhouses due to weather
Published on April 8, 2015
Forecasts for clouds and rain favor Botrytis blight. Cultural practices and correct fungicides will help until the sun shines. -
Dormant oil for tree fruit pest management in 2015
Published on April 7, 2015
Considerations for effective and safe use of dormant oil on tree fruit pests like San Jose scale.