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• The role of temperature in scouting and management of insect pests

  Published on March 1, 2012
  Growing degree days is an accumulation of heating days that can help determine the stage of pest development and the proper timing of control measures for landscapes and nurseries.

• Do you need a brush-up on pest management basics?

  Published on February 10, 2012
  MSU’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is a quick, concentrated way to update your IPM skills. Join us on the MSU campus February 20-21.

• What’s new with Imprelis?

  Published on February 3, 2012
  Questions remain about residual soil activity and recovery of trees affected by new herbicide.

• USDA releases new hardiness zone map

  Published on January 30, 2012
  New United States Department of Agriculture hardiness map features more up-to-date climate data and interactivity. Here are the strengths and limitations of the latest update since 1990.

• IPM Academy to offer continuing education credits

  Published on January 23, 2012
  Need more continuing education credits in 2012? The IPM Academy on February 20-21 will offer 16 Pesticide Recertification credits, 9 Certified Crop Advisor credits, MAEAP Phase I credits, and 7 Certified Green Industry Professional credits!

• Are the “kids” back on the farm?

  Published on January 18, 2012
  MSU Extension’s IPM Academy on February 20-21 can bring the newest generation of farmers up to speed on pest management in a variety of cropping systems.

• Interested in sustainable pest management? Try the IPM Academy

  Published on January 3, 2012
  Michigan State University Extension is hosting an Integrated Pest Management Academy designed to bring participants to a new level of success with their IPM decisions and practices.

• Act now to manage snow damage on arborvitaes

  Published on December 21, 2011
  Protecting plants before heavy snowfall is the best way to reduce branch bending and breakage.

• Bagworms becoming more common in Michigan?

  Published on December 15, 2011
  Bagworms can be found on plants year-round, but often go unnoticed until plants are defoliated. Now is a great time of the year to inspect conifers for bagworms.

• Greenhouse owner requirements and respirator protective equipment

  Published on November 14, 2011
  If your greenhouse workers use a respirator when applying pesticides, you may want to review these requirements for respiratory protective equipment.