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  Biological control and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for protecting pollinators

  Published on May 1, 2019
  For the past 30 years or more, most tree care professionals and many informed property owners have been managing destructive insects by minimizing pesticide use and encouraging predators and parasitoids that naturally keep pests under control.

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  Selection, planting and care of trees and shrubs to avoid the need for pesticides

  Published on May 1, 2019
  The best way to minimize pollinator exposure to pesticides is to create and maintain healthy landscapes with plants that rarely require a pesticide application.

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  MSU construction management junior Katie Cross receives $3.5K scholarship from the Associated General Contractors of Michigan

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Katie Cross, a construction management junior, was awarded the $3,500 H.L. “Bud” Conrad Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship from the Associated General Contractors of Michigan Endowment Fund.

• $13.3 million raised for Michigan 4-H to prepare youth for the future

  Published on May 1, 2019
  The Michigan 4-H Foundation Campaign for Michigan 4-H’s Future concluded Dec. 31 with $13.3 million raised during the past seven years, making it the largest campaign in the foundation’s history, said Sara Stuby, Michigan 4-H Foundation president.

• Managing alfalfa autotoxicity

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Alfalfa has a trait that is unusual among forage crops – it contains natural chemicals that are toxic to its own seedlings.

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  Best Management Practices

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Most pesticide applications by tree care professionals are due to a few exotic pests.

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  Protecting pollinators during home lawn grub control

  Published on May 1, 2019
  The most widely used insecticides for grub infestations of lawns are neonicotinoid insecticides, which are toxic to pollinators if they are sprayed over flowers.

• Appendix 1 - Bee impact and recommendations for use for fungicides and bactericides

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Appendix 1

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  4-H Renewable Energy Camp: Growing true leaders passionate about STEM

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Annually, Michigan 4-H youth gather at Michigan State University during summer months to participate in the 4-H Renewable Energy Camp.

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  Tar spot of corn: A new disease for North America

  Published on May 1, 2019
  A new disease is slowly making their appearance in North America