College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Armyworms marching across the northwest Lower Peninsula

  Published on July 25, 2008
  

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  Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – Sept. 7, 2018

  Published on September 7, 2018
  An update on strawberry root weevil adults, green stink bugs, tar spot on maples and leaf blotch on horse chestnuts.

• Agricultural field sanitation requirements in Michigan

  Published on July 13, 2008
  

• Turf damaged from mowing traffic

  Published on June 23, 2006
  

• What can I do about the mosquito super emergence?

  Published on August 12, 2011
  If simply staying indoors isn’t an option, use these precautions and repellents to keep away the heavy swarms of mosquitoes lurking in your yard.

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  White clover exploding in lawns

  Published on June 26, 2015
  White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer.

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  Integrated pest management resources at Michigan State University Extension

  Published on December 8, 2025
  Explore MSU Extension resources and tools to help you make pest management decisions.

• Winterkill recovery on golf courses

  Published on April 16, 2010
  

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  Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

  Published on March 11, 2025
  Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.

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  Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.

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  Giant wasps aren’t coming for you

  Published on May 8, 2020
  Facts about the giant invasive hornet.

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  Conditions are favorable for pink snow mold development

  Published on April 5, 2017
  Microdochium patch, or pink snow mold, is active on golf courses and may require treatment.

• Climate, weather and farming: What is history telling us?

  Published on December 19, 2012
  Watching the weather and determining how to manage day-to-day operations is both an art and science for successful farmers.

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  Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

  Published on March 26, 2024
  2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.

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  Michigan State University awarded North Central IPM Center

  Published on October 26, 2018
  MSU Entomology’s Lynnae Jess will co-direct the center, which supports integrated pest management (IPM), with Iowa State University.

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  Yellow and orange hawkweed flowering in turf

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Often confused for dandelions, hawkweed is now flowering in lawns.

• Leaf spot in turf

  Published on June 16, 2006
  

• Fall invading insects

  Published on September 18, 2009
  In fall, boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, cluster flies, conifer seed bugs and grain beetles may invade homes seeking warmth. Seal cracks and use insecticides on exterior walls to reduce entry. Vacuum indoor bugs and expect some to linger all winter.

• Turf redemption on the horizon

  Published on August 13, 2010
  

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  Smart soils using the MSU Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer

  Published on August 21, 2014
  Fall is an excellent time to tune up your garden or lawn for the coming year by taking a soil test.