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Brown marmorated stink bug update for Sept. 13, 2019
Published on September 13, 2019
Fruit and vegetable being monitored for brown marmorated stink bugs in southern Michigan have a significant increase in numbers this week. Include this pest in your management plan in susceptible crops. -
Check fields for tar spot if your later-planted corn is turning every color except green
Published on September 13, 2019
Corn tar spot symptoms are becoming more widespread across southwest Michigan. -
Got weeds? Remove them before they set seed.
Published on September 11, 2019
Ways to conquer those unwanted or unknown plants from invading your gardens or yards -
MSU vineyard IPM scouting report – Sept. 11, 2019
Published on September 11, 2019
Grapes are past veraison and the berries are ripening throughout Michigan. We are approaching harvest for many varieties. There is high disease and insect pressure throughout many vineyards. -
Browning of boxwood: Is it boxwood blight?
Published on September 10, 2019
While the browning and defoliation of boxwood is a key symptom of boxwood blight, there are a number of other look-alike plant problems. -
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture. -
Preventing boxwood blight in nurseries
Published on September 10, 2019
Boxwood blight was detected on plants sold at retailers during the spring sales season in Michigan. Nursery growers should be familiar with the symptoms and vigilant when inspecting their own stock and buying in product from other nurseries. -
Preventing the spread of boxwood blight in landscapes
Published on September 10, 2019
Landscapers and home gardeners should be on the lookout for boxwood blight in gardens and work to prevent its spread. -
Spotted wing Drosophila in west central Michigan: Trends, trees and traps
Published on September 5, 2019
Regional spotted wing Drosophila traps tell you when to start a spray program, not how to alter it once it’s been initiated. -
Why are all these bugs appearing on the side or inside of my home?
Published on September 4, 2019
Nuisance insects that aggregate on homes and structures in the fall.