• Gypsy moth, eastern tent caterpillar, forest tent caterpillar and cankerworms

  Published on June 13, 2008
  

• Preemergence herbicide applications for crabgrass control

  Published on April 12, 2013
  Spring has been very slow to arrive, but models indicate many areas of central and southern Michigan may soon be in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicides.

• Blue spruce needle cast disease

  Published on March 26, 2010
  

• Two easy tips for avoiding grub damage in your yard

  Published on June 27, 2013
  July is the best time to treat for European chafer grubs in home lawns, or you can avoid this problem by irrigating more and raising the mowing height.

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  Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers

  Published on March 14, 2018
  A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant.

• Lawn fertilization tips, really!

  Published on May 13, 2011
  Will Epsom salt, baby shampoo and beer really help your grass grow?

• Update on grubs and chafer beetles

  Published on June 30, 2006
  

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  Ice on putting greens: Big deal or no deal?

  Published on January 12, 2017
  Freeze-thaw cycles throughout this winter are creating short-term ice sheets on putting greens.

• Forecasting insect activity by noting plant development and degree days

  Published on July 1, 2011
  Predict insect activity by watching plant development and checking the accumulation of degree days. Here’s how.

• Disaster Resiliency Requires Accounting for Unique Family Needs

  Published on May 9, 2011
  The June 2011 emergency preparedness goal for the Do1Thing website is about making families more disaster resilient by planning for the unique needs of each family.

• March madness: Turf tips for spring

  Published on March 20, 2009
  

• Getting the most from landscape herbicides

  Published on June 17, 2011
  Follow these tips to minimize impacts to non-target plants.

• Armillaria root rot

  Published on May 18, 2007
  

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  Obtaining and maintaining your Michigan pesticide applicator certification – Part 2 of 2

  Published on March 21, 2017
  One way to be eligible for recertification as a pesticide applicator in Michigan is to earn a designated number and type of continuing education credits before your certification expires. How does that work?

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  Lawn turf update - May 4, 2023

  Published on May 4, 2023
  Lawns have been slow growing this spring with the unusually cold and wet weather but the forecasted warmup by the end of the week will have lawns and weeds springing to life.

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  Now is the time to prevent crabgrass

  Published on April 28, 2014
  Although spring has been very slow to arrive, models indicate many areas of Michigan are now in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicide applications.

• Is it too late to seed turfgrass this fall?

  Published on September 19, 2013
  The window for fall turfgrass seeding in Michigan is quickly closing.

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  Broadleaf weeds white clover and black medic are now flowering in turf

  Published on June 1, 2017
  A long-term strategy to reduce white clover and black medic in turfgrass is to ensure adequate fertility levels.

• Imprelis herbicide may injure evergreens

  Published on June 16, 2011
  There have been reports of damage to evergreens following the application of the turfgrass herbicide Imprelis (a.i. aminocyclopyrachlor).

• Plan now for winter storage of pesticides

  Published on November 2, 2015
  Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter.