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Black flies are active in southern Michigan
Published on May 5, 2017
Protect yourself from black fly bites by wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Insect repellents containing DEET offer some protection, but often times is not effective. -
Join other gardeners in west Michigan to become a Master Gardener
Published on May 5, 2017
Thinking about starting a garden, or already garden as a hobby? Register today to become a Master Gardener and share your passion with others. Classes in west Michigan start Sept. 5. -
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 5, 2017
Published on May 5, 2017
Adult pine false webworm are active, mowing wet turf can cause problems and use fresh soil media when planting containers. -
Conifer problems that aren’t problems
Published on May 5, 2017
Understanding tree biology can help in evaluating potential issues. -
Pest mosquitoes love standing water and warm weather
Published on May 1, 2017
Managing standing water near your home and business can help control mosquitoes that transmit disease. Keeping your lawn cut can reduce tick populations. -
Making your native plant choices for Michigan inland lake shorelines
Published on May 1, 2017
Protecting water quality means protecting inland lake shorelines from erosion and stormwater runoff. Restoring inland lake shorelines means selecting and planting the shoreline with Michigan native plants. -
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts
Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?” -
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plants update – April 21, 2017
Published on April 21, 2017
Callery pears are showing up in the landscape, and white pine weevil adults are being caught in traps. Fishing spider activity is early this year. -
Update on brown recluse spiders in Michigan
Published on April 21, 2017
Three additional populations of brown recluse spiders have been confirmed in Michigan since 2011. -
Solitary bees in yards a temporary nuisance
Published on April 21, 2017
Ground nesting, solitary bees are important early-season pollinators. Only use cultural control methods to control them.