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Two easy tips for avoiding grub damage in your yard
Published on June 27, 2013
July is the best time to treat for European chafer grubs in home lawns, or you can avoid this problem by irrigating more and raising the mowing height. -
Ten reasons to enroll in the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology (MSU IAT
Published on June 21, 2013
Registration for the upcoming fall semester of the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology off-campus Viticulture Program ends as early as Aug. 16. -
Fall off-campus MSU grape, wine and plant science courses open
Published on June 20, 2013
Applied Plant Science and Viticulture certificate programs are being offered at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall by Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Juniper scale crawlers are active in Michigan
Published on June 14, 2013
Mid-June is best time to control juniper scale on needles. -
Who drooled all over my plants?
Published on June 12, 2013
Spittlebugs are likely the culprit of globs of bubbly froth found on trees, shrubs and plants during late spring. -
How to remove flying bats from your house
Published on June 10, 2013
Ways to prevent drama and trauma when dealing with bats indoors. -
Gypsy moth caterpillars attacking trees in southeast Michigan
Published on June 10, 2013
2012 drought reduced the impact of biological control of gypsy moths. -
Red turnip beetles have emerged in Christmas tree fields and vegetable gardens
Published on June 6, 2013
These brightly colored beetles feed on weeds in Christmas tree fields, but may feed on several vegetables in home gardens. -
Check pines now for European pine sawfly larvae
Published on May 28, 2013
European pine sawfly larvae quickly strip pines of older needles. Scout now for this pest before larvae reach their full size to damage pine trees. -
Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather
Published on May 23, 2013
Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers.