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Oak Wilt Awareness Month in Michigan
Published on April 27, 2021
This campaign raises awareness about oak wilt prevention guidelines: avoid wounding trees between April 15-July 15, seal accidental wounds, do not move firewood, and take prompt action to control outbreaks. -
Early season vineyard management
Published on April 20, 2021
Warm weather in Michigan has accelerated grapevine growth, and the vines are at or near budburst. -
Lymantria dispar populations are high: What conifer growers need to know
Published on April 16, 2021
There were extremely high populations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during 2020 and we anticipate elevated populations this year. Scout and treat spruce, fir and Douglas fir for gypsy moths. -
Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers
Published on April 16, 2021
Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators. -
Updated cover crop termination publication available for 2021
Published on April 16, 2021
Evaluate your cover crop termination strategy with this updated for 2021 publication. -
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?
Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely. -
Bands from Weir’s cushion rust visible on infected spruce needles
Published on April 15, 2021
Yellow spots or bands are visible on infected Serbian and Colorado blue spruce needles. Weir’s cushion rust can cause discoloration and pre-mature needle loss. -
Target stem mothers to control balsam twig aphids in Christmas trees
Published on April 9, 2021
Targeting the stem mothers is the key to preventing curling and distortion of new growth caused by balsam twig aphid. -
Cooley and eastern spruce gall adelgids: Small pests that equal big problems
Published on April 9, 2021
These tiny insects are difficult to find but can easily be identified by the shoot galls they cause. If galls were abundant last year and an insecticide is needed, it can be applied in spring when the overwintering immature females are still exposed. -
Prowl H2O registered for use in celery
Published on April 7, 2021
New supplemental label of Prowl H2O issued for use in celery.