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Purchase behaviors of online and mobile gardening consumers
Published on June 3, 2014
Increasing numbers of consumers are searching for gardening information online. Men are more likely to make online gardening purchases, but women are more likely to research gardening-related products. -
Are you having trouble controlling thrips in greenhouses?
Published on June 3, 2014
In some greenhouses, western flower thrips are becoming more difficult to control due to high levels of resistance to some insecticides. Be sure to always rotate the modes of action of pesticides. -
2014 Michigan Garden Plant Tour
Published on May 1, 2014
Ornamental plant growers and industry professionals are invited to visit leading young plant producers, the MSU Horticulture Gardens, and the MSU Extension Grand Ideas Garden from July 28 to Aug. 8. -
Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on January 9, 2014
Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. -
Webinars cover irrigation plant pathogens and recycled water for ornamental nurseries
Published on November 3, 2013
A series of educational webinars focuses on mitigating irrigation pathogens and recycled water quality for ornamental plant nurseries. The 14 webinars discuss topics from disease identification to management strategies for nurseries. -
Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand
Published on November 1, 2013
MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators. -
Greenhouse Grower Expo 2013: Information-packed sessions
Published on October 30, 2013
Informational sessions feature topics on marketing, technology, business, pathology and much more. -
Rearing nematodes: Do-it-yourself guide
Published on October 28, 2013
Rearing nematodes in wax worms may be a cheaper source to provide fungus gnat and shore fly control in the greenhouse. -
Four critical steps to implementing a biological control program
Published on October 4, 2013
A complete biological control program for greenhouse pests is critical for its success.