News
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Boxelder bugs: A real nuisance during spring
Published on April 12, 2013
Tips in controlling and managing boxelder bugs, a harmless yet bothersome pest found around the home and landscape. -
Gardeners frustrated with heavy deer damage this season
Published on April 10, 2013
2013 sees heavy landscape damage as hungry deer forage on trees, shrubs and other garden favorites. -
Preserve landscapes and gardens by discouraging deer, woodchucks and rabbits
Published on April 3, 2013
Prevent landscape pests like deer, woodchucks and rabbits from damaging your landscape or garden with these tips. -
Integrated pest management resources at MSU
Published on April 1, 2013
As the 2013 season approaches, get up-to-date on the latest resources and tools to help you make in-season pest management decisions. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts
Published on April 1, 2013
An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants. -
Weevils and Zimmerman pine moths: Early spring landscape pests to think about now
Published on March 22, 2013
Take these steps in April to prevent problems from pales weevil, northern pine weevil, Zimmerman pine moth and white pine weevil later in the year. -
Reduce lawn and garden damage caused by moles, skunks and raccoons
Published on March 12, 2013
What you can do to discourage pests such as moles, skunks and raccoons from digging up your yard and garden. -
Prune oaks in winter to avoid oak wilt
Published on March 3, 2013
Protecting oaks from wilt disease starts with restricting times trees are pruned to the cold weather season. -
Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?
Published on February 13, 2013
Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause. -
Registration for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy CLOSES Thursday, Feb. 14!
Published on February 13, 2013
Registration for this important event closes at midnight on Thursday, Feb. 14, so register NOW to ensure your spot at the 2013 IPM Academy!