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Bed bugs in schools
Published on September 13, 2013
Bed bugs can appear wherever there are people. Schools are no exception! -
Return of the fall webworm and why you may want to do nothing about them
Published on September 10, 2013
That gossamer webbing on branch ends lets you know fall webworms are back. There are several reasons smart gardeners may choose to leave them alone. -
When bad things happen to good tomatoes
Published on September 6, 2013
Tomato fruit damage before harvest may be prevented. -
Got worms in your raspberries?
Published on September 5, 2013
Home gardeners are learning about – and probably eating – our newest pest of small fruit: the spotted wing Drosophila. -
Home health – Protect your pets
Published on August 8, 2013
Protect your family pets from poison and recognize the signs that it has been digested. -
Moving? Leave bed bugs behind!
Published on July 29, 2013
You can’t run away from bed bugs. They will move with you unless you take these vital steps. -
Why you might not see many eastern tent caterpillars in 2013
Published on July 25, 2013
Much of Michigan has been experiencing a very low population of eastern tent caterpillars for the last few years. -
Jumping oak gall causing damage to white oak
Published on July 25, 2013
Oak leaf galls are normally harmless, but the jumping oak can defoliate a severely affected tree. -
What can I do about Japanese beetles landing on our golfers?
Published on July 17, 2013
Japanese beetles are flying all over some golf courses this week, making golfers unhappy. This article explains how to reduce the clouds of beetle to a tolerable level, and how to protect fairways from future grub damage. -
Will your lawn be attacked by grubs this year?
Published on July 8, 2013
Smart gardeners check for beetles now to predict whether grubs are a problem.