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What’s eating my viburnums and how can I stop it?
Published on June 19, 2020
The invasive viburnum leaf beetle and larvae have been noticed devouring shrubs in Michigan. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 2: Green bees
Published on June 18, 2020
Bright green bees are flying under the radar in your garden. -
West Michigan Lawn & Garden Hotline team provides research-based answers to residents
Published on June 17, 2020
Specially trained Extension Master Gardeners contribute to the statewide initiative of providing Michigan residents research-based answers to lawn and garden questions. -
Preventing tick bites and detecting invasive ticks: A citizen science study
Published on June 13, 2020
Ticks are expanding across Michigan, but you can help prevent tick-borne diseases. -
Top five questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline this spring
Published on June 12, 2020
Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden. -
Introducing Michigan insects in the garden
Published on June 11, 2020
Thirteen weeks of facts about lesser known insects in the garden and a survey about milkweed insects. -
Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101: Growing your garden tips
Published on June 5, 2020
Follow these vegetable garden steps in June to ensure productivity later. -
Monarch research takes flight in a social distancing world
Published on June 4, 2020
Responding to restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these field researchers reorganized and are amplifying their monarch conservation study through the power of citizen science. -
New, free poison ivy bulletin available for ID, control and more
Published on June 2, 2020
MSU Extension has released a new bulletin on identifying poison ivy, look-alike species, the irritant substance and options for control. -
Lymantria dispar caterpillars are out and about
Published on June 1, 2020
Oaks and many other trees are likely to be defoliated by Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, this summer in many areas of Lower Michigan.