News
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Ataenius and cutworms feeding on golf courses
Published on July 18, 2014
In the last week, both Ataenius grubs and cutworms have been observed feeding in Poa annua and creeping bentgrass putting greens. -
Watch for powdery mildew on vine crops
Published on July 17, 2014
Stop those epidemics now to keep your plants and profits healthy. -
Fungicides for late blight control in potatoes
Published on July 16, 2014
Limited supplies of chlorothalonil require modifications for late blight control in potatoes with fungicides. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 15, 2014
Published on July 15, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are increasing in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
Vineyard IPM scouting report for July 15, 2014
Published on July 15, 2014
Wet weather is fueling higher disease pressure and grape berry moth second generation is going strong, but where are the other insect pests? -
Downy mildew confirmed on cucumbers in Gratiot County July 11
Published on July 11, 2014
Continue your downy mildew spray program as advised on July 2, 2014. -
Michigan chestnut update—July 9, 2014
Published on July 10, 2014
Potato leafhopper populations are building and the first reports of Japanese beetles are coming in from southeastern Michigan. Growers should be aware of potential damage from these pests. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 10, 2014
Published on July 10, 2014
A statewide brown marmorated stink bug monitoring effort in fruit and vegetable crops is underway, but so far none have been detected. -
Managing two-spotted spider mites in cherries
Published on July 8, 2014
Two-spotted spider mites should not be particularly problematic for cherry growers this season, but growers are still faced with the decision of applying a miticide before or after harvest. -
Controlling raspberry cane borers
Published on July 8, 2014
Wilting shoot tips signal that this easy to control pest has found your raspberry patch.