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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. -
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits
Published on November 11, 2015
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits. This plastic-coated scouting guide with its 3.25" by 5.0" pages fits in your pocket for easy use in the orchard. -
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits (Spanish)
Published on November 11, 2015
Actual Title - "Guia de Bolsillo para la Inspeccion de Plagas de las Frutas de Hueso bajo Manejo Integrado de Plagas" -
Spotted lanternfly: New pest alert for Michigan tree fruit growers
Published on March 1, 2023
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is a new invasive pest to Michigan, and we are asking all growers to be on the lookout for this important new pest. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Improve Profit and Stewardship
Published on November 23, 2015
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Opportunities to Improve Profit and Stewardship -
Cherry Training Systems
Published on October 19, 2015
This publication describes the seven major pruning systems used in commercial cherry tree orchards in Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Michigan. -
Minimizing Pesticide Risk to Bees in Fruit Crops (E3245)
Published on May 31, 2015
Pollinating insects, of which bees are the most important, contribute significantly to the yield and quality of fruit crops in the United States. Pollination services provided by bees are worth billions of dollars annually to fruit crop industries. -
Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages
Published on March 30, 2021
Picture table of common tree fruit with bud stage names and the critical temperature ranges that will cause between 10% and 90% injury to the flower buds, three pages long. -
Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages
Published on March 30, 2021
Table of common tree fruit with bud stage names and the critical temperature ranges that will cause between 10% and 90% injury to the flower buds, all on one page. -
Plant Tissue Sampling to Determine Fruit Fertilizer Needs
Published on January 29, 2016
The nutritional health of orchard crops, grapes, and blueberries is best assessed by measuring the concentrations of nutrients in plant parts. -
Spotted Wing Drosophila: A New Invasive Pest of Michigan Fruit Crops
Published on November 6, 2015
The Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is a small vinegar fly with the potential to damage many fruit crops. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 14, 2020
Published on April 14, 2020
Cold temperatures over the last week have slowed growth of flower and leaf buds in all fruit crops. -
Cherry fruit fly monitoring and management
Published on June 10, 2014
It’s time to monitor for cherry fruit flies in Northwest Michigan cherry orchards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – August 2, 2016
Published on August 2, 2016
Veraison is starting in grapes. Many late-season pests are flying. Blueberry, peach and plum harvest continues. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 9, 2019
Published on April 9, 2019
There’s been good amount of growth of our fruit crops in the last few days, with a few crops showing the first signs of early green tip. The sod in orchards is starting to green up. -
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather
Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – July 12, 2016
Published on July 12, 2016
Managing tree fruit diseases is key following stormy weather and hail last week.