News
-
2021-2022 Special collection of scientific articles on honey bee research from the Journal of Insect Science
Published on February 22, 2022
A collection of articles on recent honey bee research is available for free online. -
An update on increasing the abundance of samurai wasps for biological control of brown marmorated stink bugs
Published on February 9, 2022
Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show signs of success. Over 27,000 samurai wasps have been reared and released across 34 sites in Michigan and we have a second year of evidence of overwintering success. -
MSU research sheds light on Asian chestnut gall wasp in Michigan
Published on February 2, 2022
New bulletin summarizes status of important chestnut pest. -
Scab-immune apple varieties are worth a try
Published on January 31, 2022
Managing apple scab with fungicides and resistant apple varieties. -
Learn the basics about growing your own vegetables
Published on January 26, 2022
Self-paced online Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 course now available for registration. Fifty percent off through March 31. -
Protecting crop yields starts with early season weed control
Published on December 20, 2021
MSU Extension Weed Control Guide for Field Crops offers specific guidance for several crops. -
Setting the stage for successful weed control in 2022: What can we do this fall?
Published on December 20, 2021
Screen your weeds for herbicide-resistance to maximize herbicide application success. -
Oak wilt prevention starts now
Published on December 14, 2021
Pruning oak trees during the wintertime helps avoid oak wilt infections during the growing season. -
What are these tiny caterpillars making cocoons all over my yard?
Published on November 10, 2021
Oak skeletonizer caterpillars are no threat to oak trees, but they can be a real nuisance when they build cocoons on outdoor furniture. -
Plant-eating nematodes and the key to fighting them
Published on November 3, 2021
Plant roots interact with many bacteria, fungi and microscopic organisms within the soil that can impact how well the plants grow. Some of these microscopic organisms are nematodes, and they are an especially important part of the life in the soil.