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West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Updates on tree fruit development stages, diseases and pests in west central Michigan. -
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. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Primary apple scab is over for 2018. -
Attack of the Asiatic garden beetles in field crops
Published on June 14, 2018
Asiatic garden beetle damage is very apparent in southern Michigan fields. Here’s what we’ve learned so far about this pest. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Maple petiole borers, balsam twig aphids, four-lined plant bugs, rose chafers, bat bugs and carpenter bees are active. Delphinella shoot blight is visible on Concolor fir, and the “Weed Control Guide for Christmas Trees” has been updated. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Apple pests are getting active. -
Oak vein pocket gall: A bizarre looking leaf injury caused by a tiny insect
Published on June 7, 2018
Feeding damage by this gall midge causes bizarre overgrowths of plant tissues on red oak leaves. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 5, 2018
Published on June 5, 2018
Update on tree fruit in west central Michigan. -
It’s time to consider grape mealybug control
Published on June 5, 2018
Watch this video to learn more the biology and management of grape mealybug. -
Vineyard IPM can save grape growers money, reduce losses
Published on June 5, 2018
Video highlights how MSU grape team provides pest and disease information to growers in a timely and accessible way.