News
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Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating caterpillars next spring
Published on August 14, 2015
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch. -
Magnolia scale is having a good year
Published on August 13, 2015
Look for magnolia scale now and plan to treat heavily infested trees with a systemic insecticide in August, or with a crawler spray in late September. -
Giant hogweed: Not widely spread in Michigan
Published on August 4, 2015
Giant hogweed makes a splash in the media, but is rarely found in Michigan. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) currently enrolling students
Published on August 3, 2015
Intensive volunteer leader training program geared towards individuals who want to help restore and conserve ecosystems through Michigan. -
Avoid falling for tree and shrub pest control scams
Published on July 28, 2015
A lawn, tree and shrub care company is leaving notes warning people they need to spray for pests in the Ann-Arbor-Ypsilanti area, yet in follow-up visits by an arborist, no pests or damage were found. -
Invasive species are costly in economic and ecological damage, further introductions must be avoided
Published on July 27, 2015
A new grant project at MSU hopes to provide a better network for tracking and pinpointing possible new invasive introductions early before these invasive species get a solid foothold in Michigan. -
Register early for Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference
Published on July 24, 2015
Early registration closes on Aug. 1, 2015, for the conference in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on Oct. 12-14. Register now to save money! -
Pokeweed and giant ragweed: Common look-alikes to giant hogweed
Published on July 23, 2015
Pokeweed and giant ragweed are common Michigan plants people often mistake for giant hogweed. -
Water quality and management conference held July 28
Published on July 15, 2015
Learn from national experts in water quality and management issues related to the green industries at this one-day conference with optional tour July 29. -
Protecting Your Great Lakes Waterfront Investment
Published on July 14, 2015
Keeping shoreline landscapes natural saves time, money.