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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 8: Syrphid flies
Published on July 30, 2020
Syrphid flies are the hummingbirds of the fly world. -
Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101: Summer maintenance
Published on July 29, 2020
Check frequently for insects and diseases to control them early and protect plants. -
National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination
Published on July 29, 2020
Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 7: Fireflies
Published on July 23, 2020
Fireflies are lighting up the night in Michigan this year. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 6: Great golden digger wasp
Published on July 16, 2020
The great golden digger wasp is a large wasp that you don’t need to fear. -
ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs: Last call to participate!
Published on July 14, 2020
You have until July 20 to join this crowd sourced MSU monarch butterfly conservation study. -
Maple leaf blister and anthracnose: Two diseases of maple leaves
Published on July 9, 2020
Learn more about the symptoms of maple leaf blister and maple anthracnose, two foliar diseases of maple trees that can appear in late spring on the same tree. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 5: Bee flies
Published on July 9, 2020
Are these fuzzy flower visitors friend or foe? -
Crabgrass control during a hot summer
Published on July 9, 2020
Crabgrass has been enjoying the high temperatures in Michigan by invading turfgrass areas. -
The heat is on: Protect golf course turf during high temperatures
Published on July 9, 2020
High temperatures will stress turfgrass in the next week. Here are simple reminders as the heat ramps up.
