News
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Don’t panic over frost damage to trees and shrubs
Published on May 15, 2017
Damage may look severe, but plants will usually recover. -
European chafer grubs are ravaging Upper Peninsula lawns and golf courses
Published on May 12, 2017
Make sure you are using the appropriate timing and treatments when controlling European chafer grubs in turf. -
Container gardening for growing food
Published on May 11, 2017
More people are experimenting with growing fresh food with container gardening. -
Celebrate the bees at our annual Bee Palooza
Published on May 9, 2017
The third week of June 2017 is National Pollinator Week, and Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology will be involved in several events to celebrate our fuzzy friends. -
Three MSU IAT off-campus certificate program sites in Southwest Michigan
Published on May 8, 2017
Kellogg Community College joins Glen Oaks Community College and Southwestern Michigan College as partners with Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Dog tick season is upon us
Published on May 5, 2017
American dog ticks are the most commonly found tick in Michigan and are out right now. -
Conifer problems that aren’t problems
Published on May 5, 2017
Understanding tree biology can help in evaluating potential issues. -
Join other gardeners in west Michigan to become a Master Gardener
Published on May 5, 2017
Thinking about starting a garden, or already garden as a hobby? Register today to become a Master Gardener and share your passion with others. Classes in west Michigan start Sept. 5. -
Black flies are active in southern Michigan
Published on May 5, 2017
Protect yourself from black fly bites by wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Insect repellents containing DEET offer some protection, but often times is not effective. -
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 5, 2017
Published on May 5, 2017
Adult pine false webworm are active, mowing wet turf can cause problems and use fresh soil media when planting containers.