College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Weeds in the heat

  Published on July 13, 2007
  

• New bark beetle pests in Michigan

  Published on May 20, 2011
  Recent survey of Michigan bark and ambrosia beetles adds 23 new state records, including a few new pests to watch for.

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  Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass

  Published on March 21, 2024
  Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications.

• Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach

  Published on January 17, 2013
  Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20.

• Don't give up on drought-stressed trees

  Published on September 10, 2010
  Most deciduous trees, and even conifers, will drop leaves (or needles) when they undergo drought stress. This is part of the tree’s drought adaptation. The trade off is that the tree is also shedding parts that photosynthesize.

• Five tips to manage lawns for water quality

  Published on May 26, 2016
  Lawn area makes up a large part of the land surface in communities. Proper maintenance and management of these areas can protect water quality.

• Turfgrass slow to thaw

  Published on March 21, 2008
  

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  June is “Great Outdoors Month”

  Published on June 12, 2014
  Get outside during Great Outdoors Month this June!

• Hey, it could be nematodes!

  Published on May 15, 2009
  

• Aphids: Little green cows of the bug world

  Published on June 26, 2009
  

• New online resource for MSU Extension information now available

  Published on March 2, 2011
  Farmers looking for the most up-to-date information from MSU Extension have a new online tool at their fingertips

• Dothistroma needle blight of Austrian pine

  Published on June 4, 2010
  

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  Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.

• Now is the time to zap nematodes in turf

  Published on May 13, 2011
  If you’ve been suspecting nematode problems in your turf, now is the time to test and follow up.

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  How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

  Published on May 22, 2020
  Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn.

• Fall turfgrass establishment

  Published on August 27, 2010
  

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  Top eight take-home messages of the urban pollinator conference

  Published on December 6, 2017
  A complex topic of pollinator decline was discussed and demystified for attendees of the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference.

• Pesticide spills: Be prepared

  Published on July 3, 2012
  There are five steps that farmers should follow when a spill occurs.

• Emerald ash borer treatments for homeowners

  Published on May 1, 2009
  Homeowners have the option of treating ash trees themselves to protect trees from emerald ash borer by using imidacloprid as a basal soil drench.

• E-Verify: new Internet-based program to verify employment eligibility

  Published on February 10, 2009