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Lorsban will be available to use in fruits and vegetables for 2019
Published on November 2, 2018
Legal proceedings need to finish before a decision on availability of chlorpyrifos is made, which should give fruit and vegetable growers time to use this product for pest control in 2019. -
The day the Qs took over: A classic tale of whiteflies, doppelgängers and insecticide resistance in poinsettias
Published on October 30, 2018
A situational summary with current recommendations for whitefly management in poinsettias. -
Michigan State University awarded North Central IPM Center
Published on October 26, 2018
MSU Entomology’s Lynnae Jess will co-direct the center, which supports integrated pest management (IPM), with Iowa State University. -
What are those large webs in my trees?
Published on October 10, 2018
Fall webworm webbing in trees brings more anxiety than harm to the plant. -
Combating root-knot nematodes in daylilies: Experimental results – Part 1
Published on October 10, 2018
New combinations of nematicides, bleach dips and ultraviolet treatments are successful in reducing the northern root knot nematode pressure on daylily rootstock. -
Nematodes in ornamental plant production: Good or bad?
Published on October 10, 2018
Some species of nematodes are an asset in reducing pest populations in greenhouse production while other species can cause plant stunting, reduced yields and marketability. -
Fall strategies to reduce impact of mycotoxins in corn grain
Published on October 4, 2018
Scout corn now for potential ear rot and mycotoxin issues due to recent wet and cool weather conditions. -
Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course. -
Are there molds and mycotoxins in your 2018 corn crop?
Published on October 2, 2018
Mold that can lead to mycotoxin infection has been reported in Michigan’s Thumb. -
What can be done for late season downy mildew on grapes?
Published on September 19, 2018
Leaf loss due to late season downy mildew impacts fruit quality and reduces winter hardiness and next year’s growth.