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• Integrated pest management resources at MSU

  Published on April 1, 2013
  As the 2013 season approaches, get up-to-date on the latest resources and tools to help you make in-season pest management decisions.

• Tricking pine shoot beetle with trap logs

  Published on February 27, 2013
  Trap logs are very effective in reducing pine shoot beetle populations in Scotch pine Christmas tree fields. Growers enrolling in the Pine Shoot Beetle Compliance Program need to place trap logs in fields by March 1 or 15, depending on location.

• Registration for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy CLOSES Thursday, Feb. 14!

  Published on February 13, 2013
  Registration for this important event closes at midnight on Thursday, Feb. 14, so register NOW to ensure your spot at the 2013 IPM Academy!

• MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on February 8, 2013
  Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit.

• Overcoming leader loss from cankers on Douglas fir

  Published on February 7, 2013
  How to minimize the financial impacts of loss from cankers on leaders of Douglas fir.

• Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach

  Published on January 17, 2013
  Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20.

• Who can scout for pests? Anyone!

  Published on January 17, 2013
  Trained workers, staff or family members can save you time and money by helping to monitor pest levels in your Christmas tree or nursery fields.

• Recycle your fresh Christmas tree and protect against deer browse

  Published on December 26, 2012
  Take advantage of this smart use of your old Christmas tree. Protect your garden plants from deer feeding by placing cut boughs from your recycled tree in a tee-pee fashion around plants.

• Get more from your integrated pest management by attending our 2013 Academy

  Published on December 11, 2012
  Join us at the 2013 IPM Academy for discussions about how to practice IPM to get a better harvest in a world of shifting weather.

• Care of live fir trees can mean a greener holiday

  Published on November 29, 2012
  Trying a live alternative to cut trees during the holiday season can be a satisfying exercise if some precautions are taken in the tree’s selection, transition and planting.