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Reducing risk of wheat quality losses due to Fusarium head scab at harvest
Published on June 28, 2018
Fusarium head scab symptoms are being seen in some Michigan wheat fields. Harvest strategies can significantly reduce the disease’s threat to grain quality. -
Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase sharply in southwest Michigan
Published on June 26, 2018
Monitoring traps are detecting increasing fly activity as fruit continue to ripen. -
Brown marmorated stink bug management survey for commercial producers
Published on June 26, 2018
Has brown marmorated stink bug changed your pest management program? Participate in this nationwide survey to help us help you manage it better. -
Be on the lookout for Asian chestnut gall wasp
Published on June 26, 2018
Asian chestnut gall wasp is present in southwest Michigan. Scout carefully and continue to comply with the state quarantine. Importing plant material from states with known infestations is prohibited. -
West Michigan tree fruit update - June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
Several insects need to be managed carefully. -
Time for downy mildew protectant sprays for cucumbers
Published on June 26, 2018
First downy mildew field symptoms often occur in early July. -
Lymantria dispar outbreaks may be contained with the help of a little fungus
Published on June 22, 2018
Entomophaga fungus keeps Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, populations in check with spring rainfall. -
Don’t panic over brown recluse spiders in Michigan
Published on June 22, 2018
There are rare, isolated populations of brown recluse spiders living in Michigan, but the vast majority of Michiganders will never come within a half-mile of a brown recluse spider. See photos of common-look-alikes. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
It’s a much later season for spotted wing Drosophila in 2018. Recent monitoring shows how this pest can vary from year to year. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bugs have been caught in traps and nymphs have been detected feeding on peaches.