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Does a dormant lawn need to be treated for grubs?
Published on July 12, 2012
Home lawns are the most susceptible to grub damage under dry conditions. If you have seen turf damage caused by grubs in the last two years, plan on applying an insecticide for grubs before August 1. -
The ups and downs of Japanese beetle populations
Published on July 12, 2012
Relative abundance of Japanese beetles in your yard this year compared with last year mostly depends on the amount of rain the previous July and August. -
Sprayer considerations for improving spider mite control in soybeans
Published on July 12, 2012
Equipping and operating your sprayer correctly is critical to controlling spider mites in soybeans. -
Gypsy moth caterpillars damaging spruce trees
Published on July 11, 2012
Spruce trees provide haven for low populations of gypsy moth. -
Hungry deer are devouring Hostas and more
Published on July 5, 2012
Deer browsing seems to be a big problem this summer. Consider these tips for preventing deer damage to your landscape. -
Pest management: Leave firewood at home this summer
Published on July 5, 2012
Because of the potential of spreading forest pests, MSU Extension forestry educators recommend not transporting firewood from home to campsites around the state. -
Drought: Implications for near-term management decisions in field crops
Published on July 5, 2012
The recent trend in higher than normal temperatures paired with lower than normal precipitation puts Michigan field crops at risk. -
Butternut curculio: Walnut leaves have been littering the ground recently
Published on July 3, 2012
Many walnut tree owners have been concerned and shocked by the hundreds of seemingly perfect walnut leaves found under trees this spring. They have never seen the large number of green leaves dropping daily. -
Insect pests now appearing in turf
Published on June 28, 2012
A lot of webworm moths are being observed now, but it may be chinch bugs that are damaging home lawns. Japanese beetles are out as well, and they are hungry. -
Expect high levels of cutworm activity in northern Michigan this year
Published on June 27, 2012
Moths have been laying yellow to orange-colored egg masses on structures across a wide area of the Upper Peninsula this spring.