News
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Tomato late blight pressure is high
Published on August 22, 2014
Tomato late blight disease is widespread in home gardens. -
Aphids on hops reported in significant numbers
Published on August 22, 2014
As harvest approaches, growers should continue to scout for a number of pests and diseases, including aphids. -
Potato and tomato late blight recommendations for growers with small production areas
Published on August 21, 2014
There have been several reports of small tomato and potato plantings with late blight. Growers should consult the following resources from Michigan State University for management recommendations. -
Bagworms: Don’t let them bag your nursery stock
Published on August 21, 2014
Bagworms are becoming an insect pest that Michigan nurseries need to scout for. Lifecycle, damage and control measures are discussed. -
Vigilance needed against spotted wing Drosophila for berry growers still harvesting
Published on August 21, 2014
Use traps and salt testing of berries to determine how well your spotted wing Drosophila management program is working. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 19, 2014
Published on August 20, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where SWD are detected. -
Be on the lookout for leaf rust in Michigan blueberry fields
Published on August 19, 2014
Humid conditions are conducive to leaf rust in blueberries. Scout fields for the tell-tale orange spore pustules on the undersides of leaves. If rust is found, apply an effective fungicide to minimize the potential for premature defoliation. -
Downy mildew and powdery mildew gaining ground in grapes
Published on August 19, 2014
Downy and powdery mildew are present in grapes. The period of highest fruit susceptibility has mostly passed, but infections may still be actively sporulating. Scout for symptoms and use a combination of protectant and systemic fungicides for control. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 15, 2014
Published on August 18, 2014
No brown marmorated stink bugs were caught during the week of Aug. 8-15, 2014. -
Springtails in nurseries
Published on August 15, 2014
Extra moisture this summer may cause springtails to be abundant in nursery beds. The majority of springtails are beneficial eating bacteria, fungi, algae and decaying vegetation.