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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 28, 2015

  Published on July 28, 2015
  Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila is in full swing in all fruit production regions in Lower Michigan. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected.

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  Esfenvalerate is losing its efficacy against oriental fruit moth in Michigan

  Published on February 2, 2018
  Research conducted in 2017 provides new information on the use of esfenvalerate to manage oriental fruit moth.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 4, 2015

  Published on August 4, 2015
  First brown marmorated stink bugs captured this season from traps at two urban sites and one apple orchard in Berrien and Kent counties at known hotspots.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 25, 2015

  Published on August 26, 2015
  Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs were caught in three monitoring network traps in Berrien and Grand Traverse counties this week.

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  Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators

  Published on November 17, 2020
  New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits.

• East Michigan fruit report – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Strawberry harvest continues across the region, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is just getting underway and sweet cherry harvest will begin in a few days.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024
  Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 2, 2024

  Published on April 2, 2024
  Cooler weather has kept buds in a holding pattern in the west central Michigan region.

• Controlling scale insects in fruits

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Controlling second generation San Jose scale and lecanium scale in tree fruits.

• East Michigan fruit update – June 12, 2018

  Published on June 12, 2018
  Strawberry harvest is underway across the region. Apples have thinned well for most growers, but some touchup hand-thinning will still be needed in several varieties. We are still in primary apple scab season.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

  Published on May 2, 2023
  Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 13, 2013

  Published on August 13, 2013
  Spotted wing Drosophila catches are increasing in fields and orchards where harvest is completed and insecticide residues are minimal.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 23, 2019

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila numbers jumped in the last week. Almost all our traps are catching flies in the double digits. Protect berries now.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – June 13, 2017

  Published on June 13, 2017
  Hot weather requires irrigation for tree fruits.

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  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.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 22, 2025

  Published on July 22, 2025
  First plums are being harvested while berries and early peaches continue. Apple harvest prediction dates available.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025

  Published on June 5, 2025
  Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan.