News
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Fuzzy fall visitors: Caterpillars that attract attention and could cause needless concern
Published on September 15, 2020
A few hairy caterpillars appear in the fall but don’t cause much damage at this time in the season.
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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 13: Crabronid wasps
Published on September 3, 2020
These bee relatives are busy eating your garden pests.
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Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU.
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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 12: Katydids
Published on August 27, 2020
A camouflaged chirping insect lurks in the shrubs.
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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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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 11: Five-banded thynnid wasp
Published on August 20, 2020
A black and yellow wasp you’d be glad to see at your picnics this summer.
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Michigan insects in the garden - Week 10: Jewel wasps
Published on August 13, 2020
These shiny metallic wasps prey on unsuspecting bees and wasps.
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Michigan landscape update - Aug. 11, 2020
Published on August 13, 2020
Michigan landscape update - Aug. 11, 2020
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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 9: Tree crickets
Published on August 6, 2020
These predatory crickets are seldom seen in Michigan, but they can be heard all night long.
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Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardener Training Course offered online September–December 2020
Published on August 5, 2020
Any Upper Peninsula resident can register for the online Extension Master Gardener Training Course by Aug. 27, 2020.
