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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. -
2013 Michigan peach harvest date prediction
Published on June 18, 2013
The harvest of Michigan peaches in 2013 is expected to be approximately in line with the long-term average. -
2010 Redhaven peach harvest date prediction
Published on June 8, 2010
Harvest date predictions for Red Haven peaches. -
Managing western flower thrips in peaches and nectarines
Published on June 29, 2010
In Michigan, western flower thrips are most visible as a pest in peach, where late season feeding by thrips results in “silvering” and defuzzing of peaches in the weeks leading up to harvest. -
Predicting Red Haven harvest date
Published on June 20, 2006
A good prediction of peach harvest dates helps growers, shippers, marketers and buyers plan their season. -
Managing orchard nutrition during an early spring
Published on March 22, 2012
Wise use of ground-applied fertilizers can help manage orchard nutrition during the 2012 early spring weather conditions. -
Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?
Published on January 12, 2017
Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 3, 2025
Published on September 3, 2025
McIntosh and Gala are being harvested, and wine grape harvest continues. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 27, 2021
Published on July 27, 2021
Peach harvest is beginning and apple harvest is right around the corner. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2022
Published on August 3, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing to put on size. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 7, 2022
Published on June 7, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 15-20 mm and stone fruit 20-2 5mm. Cooler conditions last week and expected this week. -
Grand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report - April 16, 2013
Published on April 16, 2013
Still waiting for first green in apples around Grand Rapids. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 23, 2016
Published on September 23, 2016
Nymph and adult trap counts continue climbing, especially in the southwest and Fruit Ridge production areas. Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 7, 2020
Published on July 7, 2020
Drought conditions have worsened. It has been nearly a month since most farms received rain. Black raspberry harvest is staring, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest continues, and tart cherry harvest is nearly complete. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 25, 2014
Published on July 25, 2014
One adult brown marmorated stink bug has been captured in a trap next to a peach orchard near Niles, Michigan in Berrien County, but no other detections have been reported. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 20, 2013
Published on August 20, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila captures continue to rise as harvest winds down in some blueberry and raspberry sites. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 14, 2015
Published on July 14, 2015
The summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila has begun in southern Michigan. -
How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays on fruit crops
Published on May 31, 2012
Consider these tips for improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency for your fruit crops. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – Aug. 10, 2021
Published on August 10, 2021
Peach harvest is underway. The MSU AgBioResearch Earl and Linda Peterson West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center was dedicated on Aug. 5, 2021. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 17, 2019
Published on September 17, 2019
Brown marmorated stink bug numbers really jumped last week. This pest is on the move.
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