News
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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 4: Mayflies
Published on July 2, 2020
The brief appearance of the mayfly.
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Poison hemlock identification and control
Published on June 25, 2020
Poison hemlock is a potentially dangerous weed found in Michigan, and identifying it is the first step in controlling it.
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Fall 2020 Extension Master Gardener online class offered for Upper Peninsula residents
Published on June 25, 2020
Avoid the travel and potential snow, register by Aug. 27 for the upcoming Upper Peninsula online Extension Master Gardener class.
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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 3: Assassin bugs
Published on June 25, 2020
A closer look at the little green bugs in your garden will tell you if they are friend or foe.
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What’s eating my viburnums and how can I stop it?
Published on June 19, 2020
The invasive viburnum leaf beetle and larvae have been noticed devouring shrubs in Michigan.
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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 2: Green bees
Published on June 18, 2020
Bright green bees are flying under the radar in your garden.
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West Michigan Lawn & Garden Hotline team provides research-based answers to residents
Published on June 17, 2020
Specially trained Extension Master Gardeners contribute to the statewide initiative of providing Michigan residents research-based answers to lawn and garden questions.
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Preventing tick bites and detecting invasive ticks: A citizen science study
Published on June 13, 2020
Ticks are expanding across Michigan, but you can help prevent tick-borne diseases.
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Top five questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline this spring
Published on June 12, 2020
Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden.
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Introducing Michigan insects in the garden
Published on June 11, 2020
Thirteen weeks of facts about lesser known insects in the garden and a survey about milkweed insects.
