Resources
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Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern
Published on November 30, 2020
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread. -
Managing Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Michigan Orchards
Published on August 28, 2020
This factsheet includes instructions for on-farm monitoring to assess local brown marmorated stink bug populations and crop protection strategies for commercial orchards. -
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool
Published on August 26, 2020
Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19. -
2019 Apple Pest Guide
Published on April 7, 2020
2019 apple pest guide based on data from the Peach Ridge weather station near Sparta, Michigan. -
Michigan Fruit Management Guide
Published on November 1, 2018
This publication is a guide in assisting fruit growers in the selection of pest control tools for the coming growing season. -
Apple Cultivars for Production of Hard Cider in Michigan
Published on December 15, 2017
This bulletin reviews existing information on cider apple cultivars evaluated for production in Michigan and provides additional trait information for other potential cider apple cultivars. -
Managing Black Stem Borer in Michigan Tree Fruits
Published on January 15, 2017
The black stem borer, Xylosandrus germanus (Blanford), is an introduced pest that was first found in the United States in New York grapes in the 1930s. -
Great Lakes Expo posters 2012
Published on February 22, 2016
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Orchard & Vineyard Show Presentations
Published on February 22, 2016
Presentations from the Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show -
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Perennial Agricultural Crops
Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying potential damage that can be caused by a pest and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.