News
-
Managing mites in apples
Published on July 1, 2014
European red mites are the predominant mite pest species of Michigan apples, and without biological control, miticides are often needed to prevent economic injury. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
First catches of spotted wing Drosophila are two weeks later than this time last year. Traps should be deployed already; protect ripening berries. -
Rose chafer has arrived in northern chestnut orchards
Published on June 24, 2014
Rose chafers have been seen throughout the chestnut producing regions of Michigan. Growers should consider that mature trees can sustain a substantial amount of feeding before any negative impacts are realized and be conservative with chemical treatments. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
Codling moth cover sprays need to be re-applied with heavy rainfall. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 24, 2014
Published on June 24, 2014
Several days with rain in the last week have sized fruit well and posed challenges for maintaining good spray coverage. -
First spotted wing Drosophila flies of 2014 detected in MSU Extension monitoring network
Published on June 23, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) traps should be deployed already and growers need to protect ripening or ripe berries against this pest. -
Tamaracks are looking brown
Published on June 20, 2014
The larch casebearer is causing many tamaracks to turn brown across Michigan. -
Downy mildew pressure is high in northern Michigan hopyards
Published on June 19, 2014
With ample rain, warm temperatures and high humidity, hop growers should be diligent in applying protectant fungicide applications against downy mildew. -
Cottony cushion scale detected in Michigan nursery
Published on June 19, 2014
Cottony cushion scale was recently detected on Rose of Sharon plants. Identification, biology and control measures for nurseries are explained. -
Potato late blight reports in Northern United States in 2014
Published on June 18, 2014
There have been reports of late blight on tomatoes and potatoes in Florida over the last two months. Many areas in Michigan are now in the yellow zone for Disease Risk Severity.