News
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Nursery grower checklist following heavy rain events
Published on June 23, 2011
Michigan nursery growers may want to review these pest management practices that will reduce the outbreak of diseases and weeds following this week’s heavy rains. -
Douglas-fir needle midge emerging – time for control
Published on May 27, 2011
Douglas-fir needle midge larvae cause galls to form on current-year needles. Even moderate needle loss can reduce the value of Christmas trees. -
Using nature’s clues to manage landscape pests
Published on May 9, 2011
This year more than most, use of local growing degree day accumulations can help pinpoint management stages in the life cycle of insects. -
New Enviro-weather tools help predict presence of damaging insect pests
Published on April 29, 2011
Know when to scout for landscape, nursery and Christmas tree insect pests by using new Enviro-weather tools. -
Protecting Austrian and Scotch pine from Zimmerman pine moth
Published on April 15, 2011
Pines weakened by these pests are susceptible to additional pest problems. -
It’s a “Clean Sweep” of outdated, unused and unwanted pesticides
Published on April 14, 2011
Pesticide and mercury disposal in Michigan is safe, free and available at 18 sites throughout the state. -
What are your biggest ornamental pest and PGR issues?
Published on April 1, 2011
Steer future research by identifying your top insect, disease, weed, and PGR issues in a short IR-4 Program survey. -
Why are my Douglas fir turning brown?
Published on March 24, 2011
Winter injury or infection from needlecast diseases could be turning your Douglas fir brown. -
CAT Alerts are moving to join news.msue.msu.edu
Published on March 23, 2011
CAT Alerts are joining a new effort to bring you more timely information from MSU Extension. -
New frost alarm available now on Enviro-weather
Published on March 18, 2011
Get notified of freezing conditions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week