Programs & Resources
Resources
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Supporting Beekeepers & Protecting Pollinators
Published on July 24, 2023
MSU Extension’s apiculture team provides information and resources for beekeepers to improve honey bee management and health. This outreach is done through various channels. -
Providing Michigan Residents with the Tools for Gardening Successfully
Published on July 12, 2023
The Michigan State University Extension consumer horticulture team educates Michigan residents about gardening practices that diversify landscapes, reduce chemical inputs and enhance edible food production. -
What You Need to Know About Michigan’s Ticks
Published on May 23, 2023
Learn what to expect when entering a forest, methods of tick identification, ways to avoid tick bites, as well as information on Lyme disease. -
Alternatives to Blue Spruce: Top Conifers for Michigan Landscapes
Published on April 30, 2023
Homeowners and landscapers are often searching for alternative conifers to replace blue spruce trees. This resource lists medium to large conifers adapted to Michigan soils and climate, which can fulfill many of the same landscape functions as blue spruce. -
Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Self-Mailer
Published on April 17, 2023
Whether you are concerned with contamination from lead or other materials in your soil, or just want to avoid overfertilization. This kit comes complete with everything you'll need to submit a soil sample for testing to the MSU Soils Laboratory. -
Box Tree Moth Alert
Published on April 14, 2023
Use the information provided in this tip sheet to look for box tree moth (BTM) and report any possible sightings. -
IPM Report to Our Partners
Published on September 15, 2022
The IPM Program recently wrapped up a four-year National Institute of Food and Agriculture sponsored project. We wanted to take this opportunity to share with our partners and collaborators the important work we have accomplished together. -
Spotted Lanternfly Biology
Published on August 26, 2022
A new invasive insect pest has arrived in Michigan. Learn about the biology of the spotted lanternfly, including its hosts and impacts, and how it spreads. -
Hosta Pests and Diseases
Published on August 3, 2022
This Michigan State University Extension bulletin describes the major pests and diseases that afflict hostas. -
Identification Guide to Boxwood and its Lookalikes
Published on May 12, 2022
This guide will help you identify boxwoods as well as similar-looking plants so that you can tell the difference between them.