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BeeTV now broadcasting live from Bailey Hall
Published on July 18, 2018
Watch the rooftop beehives on MSU’s Bailey Hall from anywhere at any time. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update - July 13, 2018
Published on July 13, 2018
Scout for gypsy moth egg masses, drought stress symptoms, white pine weevil damage to leaders of trees, and rust in conifers. -
Right plant, right place: Malta
Published on July 12, 2018
Plants have adapted over time to a specific series of growing conditions. Malta is an example of a place with interesting plants that have evolved to tolerate the harsh Mediterranean climate. -
Become a champion for pollinators with new online course from MSU
Published on June 27, 2018
Self-paced and free online course provides a broad view of issues around pollinators and their health. -
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. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 22, 2018
Published on June 22, 2018
Spittlebugs, woolly larch adelgid and imported rose sawflies are active. Galls on tree leaves and spruce bud scale are visible. -
Gardening as a reflection of history and culture
Published on June 21, 2018
Throughout the world and over time, gardens have served from simple sustenance to a display of power. -
School pollinator gardens
Published on June 13, 2018
Beautify your school garden, support wildlife and outdoor education by installing a pollinator garden. -
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.