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Lakefront property owners can protect dragonflies as they reduce mosquito populations
Published on April 25, 2012
Lakefront property owners who protect and preserve near-shore aquatic plant communities reduce mosquito populations while providing ideal habitats for Mich. dragonflies. -
Use degree days and plant phenology to anticipate timing of pest problems this spring
Published on March 16, 2012
With the unusually warm weather this spring, degree day accumulation and the timing of full bloom for certain trees will be the best way to know when pests become active this year, because they could be here as much as a full month earlier than usual. -
European chafer grubs are hungry
Published on March 16, 2012
Warm, March weather has made European chafer grubs active in lawns, golf course roughs, and low-maintenance turf sites. Watch for dead patches or bare soil over the next two weeks. -
Organic pesticides and produce
Published on March 1, 2012
Gardening season will start soon. Thinking about going organic, but don’t know how you’ll deal with pests? Here’s an overview about organic pesticides. -
The role of temperature in scouting and management of insect pests
Published on March 1, 2012
Growing degree days is an accumulation of heating days that can help determine the stage of pest development and the proper timing of control measures for landscapes and nurseries. -
As weather warms, you might be bugged by lady bugs
Published on February 29, 2012
Multi-colored Asian Lady beetles are good for gardens, but a nuisance around and in your home. But there are steps you can take to safely rid yourself of the pests. -
Do you need a brush-up on pest management basics?
Published on February 10, 2012
MSU’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is a quick, concentrated way to update your IPM skills. Join us on the MSU campus February 20-21. -
Western conifer seed bug or brown marmorated stink bug?
Published on February 2, 2012
Know your winter wanderers, because you could be mistaking the western conifer seed bug for an assassin bug, or worse, a brown marmorated stink bug. -
Cutworms in the vegetable garden
Published on February 2, 2012
Snipped transplants and seedlings are the clue that you’ve got cutworms. Consider these non-pesticide solutions to protect your garden from this pest. -
Use firewood wisely and keep out unwanted pests
Published on January 24, 2012
Leaving firewood stored indoors can introduce carpenter ants, powderpost beetles and other pests into your home.