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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2017

  Published on June 27, 2017
  Blueberry and sweet cherry harvest is underway. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are up and birds are a problem.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2017

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Not enough rain fell last week. The summer fruit season is here with strawberries, raspberries and sweet cherries.

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  Southwest Michigan Fruit update – May 28, 2019

  Published on May 28, 2019
  Tree fruit bloom has ended. Blueberries are in full bloom.

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  John N. Ferris

  Professor Emeritus 1930-2022
  

• Pruning | Chestnuts

• Lakes Appreciation Month: Great Lakes History & Inhabitants

  Published on July 20, 2015
  The Great Lakes provides a variety of resources and activities to the residents in its watershed. Its history is as unique as its features.

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  Bumble flower beetles: Not your typical grub

  Published on May 9, 2014
  “Little brown bumble bees” buzzing around low to the ground are actually beetles that pollinate flowers and decompose organic matter.

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  FSP at ICAE 2018

  Published on July 28, 2018
  FSP experts extensively present at ICAE 2018. Find out what, where and when. See you there!

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  Theo Skevas

  Former Research Associate
  skevast@msu.edu
  

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  How to treat hemlock trees for hemlock woolly adelgid

  Published on June 22, 2017
  Guidelines for homeowners with hemlock trees infested with hemlock woolly adelgid.

• Insect Controls for the Greenhouse Industry

  Published on February 28, 2012
  A link to a book titled insect controls for the greenhouse industry.

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  Watch for Grub Damage in the Fall and Next Spring

  Published on May 28, 2015
  There are typically two species of grubs that can cause damage on golf courses in Michigan.

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  Pest Management on Poinsettias

  Published on July 17, 2014
  A walk through and advice on how to pest management on poinsettias

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  Protecting Pollinators in the Yard and Garden

  Published on April 17, 2014
  How to protecting pollinators in the every day yard and garden.

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  Sod webworm: Tips for your lawn

  Published on May 15, 2017
  Tip and tricks for managing and dealing with sod webworms on your lawn.

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  White Grubs in New Sod: What Do I Do?

  Published on February 18, 2016
  When new sod is put on a lawn, it is not unusual to find some white grubs in loose soil on the flat bed of the truck or in the sod as it is put down.

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  Chinch bug: Tips for your lawn

  Published on April 14, 2017
  Advice on dealing with chinch bug on your lawn.

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  Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

  Published on January 25, 2017
  Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.

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  Japanese beetle: Tips for your lawn

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Tips and advice on managing japanese beetle in your lawn.