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7 Things to know about samurai wasps, a natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs
Published on November 3, 2019
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is controlled in its home region of Asia by samurai wasps. The wasps are now found in the United States and could help control BMSB in Michigan. -
Registration open for the 2019 Greenhouse Growers Expo
Published on October 22, 2019
The 2019 Greenhouse Growers Expo education schedule features 15 greenhouse sessions, four cut flower sessions and two fantastic bus tours. -
Deny the spotted lanternfly
Published on October 10, 2019
Two things you can do to help keep the spotted lanternfly out of nurseries and landscapes. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Oct. 9, 2019
Published on October 9, 2019
Most grapes are harvested in southwest Michigan and wine grape harvest is underway in northwest Michigan. Weather delays have been altering harvest windows and we are noticing benefits in reflective strips in vineyards. -
Vole management for Michigan crop producers
Published on October 7, 2019
Voles can cause extensive damage to orchards, ornamentals and tree plantings due to their girdling of seedlings and mature trees and feeding on roots. -
When it comes to carrots: Want not, root-knot
Published on October 3, 2019
Northern root-knot nematodes can often achieve high population densities on root vegetables without expressing of any above-ground symptoms. -
Pesticide manual review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on October 1, 2019
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending an optional review class on Nov. 18, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. -
Register for 2019 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update
Published on September 26, 2019
The Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness on Dec. 18 will offer seven MDARD restricted use pesticide, six CCA and 1 MAEAP phase 1 certification credits. -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Sept. 25, 2019
Published on September 25, 2019
With grapes being harvested, efficacy of insect and disease control programs can be evaluated for 2019. -
Why is sap dripping from my magnolia tree?
Published on September 23, 2019
Scale insects causing sap to drip from trees have a critical time window for control.