News
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Healthy lawns are more resilient to grubs, drought and other stressors
Published on May 24, 2017
Use these Smart Gardening practices to have a healthy lawn that is more resilient to potential turf problems. -
European crane flies observed around lawns and homes in southern Michigan
Published on May 22, 2017
European crane fly adults have been observed during the last three to four weeks. Here are some tips to prevent turf damage. -
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 19, 2017
Published on May 19, 2017
This week’s update discusses mulching trees correctly, frost injury to plants and trees, and seedheads appearing in lawns. -
Second national conference on protecting pollinators in urban landscapes
Published on May 17, 2017
The 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference, Oct. 9-11 in Traverse City, Michigan, features 23 nationally and internationally known speakers. -
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.