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Pesticides are more potent at proper pH
Published on April 6, 2015
Have you ever had pesticides that seemed less than effective? It could be due to the pH of the carrier solution. -
Don’t let unwanted species become established in your backyard
Published on April 3, 2015
Too often landowners delay efforts to eliminate unwanted invasive species. However, once these species are established, either on land or in the waterways, they can be very difficult to control. Early detection and rapid control response is key. -
Spruce spider mite management in Christmas trees for 2015
Published on April 1, 2015
Spruce spider mites are an important pest of Christmas trees in Michigan. Minimizing insecticide use can help growers protect beneficial predatory mites that help keep this important pest in check. -
Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie
Published on April 1, 2015
Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin. -
Broad mites now active in greenhouse floriculture crops
Published on March 31, 2015
Greenhouse growers need to recognize symptoms on broad mite injury and understand the most effective miticides to control this pest. -
Using old pesticides may be perilous to your plants
Published on March 26, 2015
Pesticides that are past their shelf life may be ineffective and could cause plant phytotoxicity. -
Rhizoctonia management: Are all fungicides the same?
Published on March 23, 2015
When managing sugarbeet Rhizoctonia, expect only seedling disease control from seed treatments, use proven practices and be cautious of generic fungicides. -
Get a head start on spring with MSU Extension digests
Published on March 20, 2015
Signing up for MSU Extension news digests will help professionals and consumers learn about specific topics and interests. -
Three new webinars available for nursery growers
Published on March 18, 2015
Three pre-recorded webinars on how to grow “bee-friendly” plants, manage pests in the nursery and plant nutrition are now available. -
Sanitation is critical to prevent plant diseases Part 2: Field sanitation
Published on March 5, 2015
Good sanitation in the field will reduce pathogen inoculum in vegetable plants.