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Making the Most of Your Insecticide Toolbox to Manage Spotted Wing Drosophila
Published on January 31, 2017
This 1 hr webinar focuses on insecticide usage to control the invasive spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. Topics addressed include insecticide efficacy, post harvest, residues and resistance management.
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Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Varieties in Michigan
Published on February 3, 2022
Bill Shane and Cheyenne Sloan will discuss the varieties of tree fruit and small fruit best suited for growing in Michigan.
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Insects Taking Flight
Published on July 16, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for July 16, 2020, focuses on mid-season insect update, presented by Christina DiFonzo, MSU field crop entomologist. Following DiFonzo’s presentation, MSU specialists give updates and answer questions on insect pests and diseases and current conditions.
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IPM Tools in Field Crops
Published on February 22, 2024
We all know IPM is important. What tools are available to help you make informed decisions? Discuss different tools for scouting, tracking etc to help identify issues issues that could be coming to your fields.
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Pollinator stewardship for farmers, growers, and gardeners
Published on February 26, 2024
Farmers are well positioned to support bee health and may even on bee pollination for their crops. Learn programs and practices that support pollinator health by judiciously using pesticides and establishing pollinator habitat.
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Apr 5
2023 HOPS Spring Kick-off Meeting
April 5, 2023 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Join MSU for an informative Zoom meeting to kick off the hop growing season April 5, 2023; 11am-2pm
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SWD Management Recommendations for Michigan Blueberry (English)
Published on June 1, 2015
The spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive pest of berries, stone fruit, grapes, and some pome fruit crops. It is native to Asia but was detected in North America for the first time in California during 2008. -
Spotted Wing Drosophila Biology and Identification
Published on June 1, 2020
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive pest that attacks a wide range of soft, thin skinned fruit crops, as well as many wild host plants. SWD is native to Asia and was first discovered in California raspberries in 2008. -
Spotted Wing Drosophila Identification Guide
Published on June 1, 2013
With practice, identifying spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is possible using a hand lens in the field. For the novice, this will take some practice but it is achievable after seeing a few traps with spotted wing drosophila (SWD) captures. -
Nematodes in Home Gardens and Landscapes
Nematodes in Home Gardens and Landscapes
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Sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila larvae
Published on June 20, 2013
This document describes the different methods for sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila. -
SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA MANAGEMENT IN HOME FRUIT PLANTINGS
Published on June 1, 2020
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is a relatively recent and serious pest of wild and cultivated berries (e.g. strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) and cherries. -
Management Recommendations for Spotted Wing Drosophila in Organic Berry Crops
Published on May 1, 2018
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an important insect pest of berry crops, including blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries. SWD is native to Asia and was first detected in the mainland United States in California in 2008. -
Building a spotted wing drosophila trap
Published on June 1, 2013
This document goes over the details of how to make a spotted drosophila trap. -
National Pest Alert: Spotted Wing Drosophila
Published on July 1, 2019
The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is a small vinegar fly that damages many fruit crops. -
Spotted Wing Drosophila Management Recommendations for Michigan Raspberry and Blackberry Growers
Published on August 1, 2013
The spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) is an invasive pest of berries, stone fruit, grapes, and some other fruit crops. It is native to Asia but was first detected in North America in California during 2008. -
Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Michigan Cherry
Published on June 1, 2020
Managing SWD is challenging because populations can grow rapidly under warm summer conditions, especially after rain events. Frequent rain events will require shorter spray intervals. High heat conditions will make some pesticides less effective. -
Noncrop Host Plants of Spotted Wing Drosophila in North America
Published on April 1, 2015
Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive fly that lays eggs in ripening and ripe berries, and stone fruits. -
An IPM Pocket Guide for Scouting Chestnuts E3362
A pocket-sized guide for scouting pests and other problems in commercial chestnut plantings.
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Insects Taking Flight
Published on July 16, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for July 16, 2020, focuses on mid-season insect update, presented by Christina DiFonzo, MSU field crop entomologist.