• Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

    Published on November 21, 2017
    As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.

  • The state of Michigan’s inland lake shorelines

    Published on November 17, 2017
    DEQ and EPA report reveals the degraded conditions of Michigan’s inland lakeshores.

  • Blister beetles: Handle with care

    Published on November 15, 2017
    Although rare in Michigan, the most hazardous blister beetle species can be irritating to livestock, pets and humans. They are occasional garden pests and handling them too roughly without protection can cause skin blisters.

  • Forcing spring bulbs to bloom indoors

    Published on November 8, 2017
    Add some color to this winter by forcing spring bulbs to bloom indoors and explore the science behind it.

  • All-season trees: River birch

    Published on October 27, 2017
    All-season trees like river birch provide interest to your landscape by changing colors throughout all four seasons.

  • All-season trees: Paperbark maple

    Published on October 17, 2017
    All-season trees like paperbark maple provide interest to your landscape by changing colors throughout all four seasons.

  • All-season trees: Sargent Cherry

    Published on October 11, 2017
    All-season trees like Sargent Cherry provide interest to your landscape by changing colors throughout all four seasons.

  • Monarch butterfly 2017 update in Michigan

    Published on October 5, 2017
    Monarch populations are increasing in Michigan, but they are still low due to factors including milkweed quality and predators. We are interested to hear if you’ve seen organisms preying on monarch eggs and caterpillars.

  • Carpenter ants nesting in trees and homes

    Published on October 5, 2017
    Carpenter ants in trees and houses are an indicator of a moisture and decay problem. Locating the problem gives you opportunity to act.

  • Hot, dry weather impacts fall turfgrass management

    Published on October 3, 2017
    Weed, disease and insect control and fertilizer applications are all being affected by the hot, dry weather in September.