Programs & Resources
Resources
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What You Need to Know About Michigan’s Ticks
Published on May 23, 2023
Learn what to expect when entering a forest, methods of tick identification, ways to avoid tick bites, as well as information on Lyme disease. -
Alternatives to Blue Spruce: Top Conifers for Michigan Landscapes
Published on April 30, 2023
Homeowners and landscapers are often searching for alternative conifers to replace blue spruce trees. This resource lists medium to large conifers adapted to Michigan soils and climate, which can fulfill many of the same landscape functions as blue spruce. -
Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Self-Mailer
Published on April 17, 2023
Whether you are concerned with contamination from lead or other materials in your soil, or just want to avoid overfertilization. This kit comes complete with everything you'll need to submit a soil sample for testing to the MSU Soils Laboratory. -
Box Tree Moth Alert
Published on April 14, 2023
Use the information provided in this tip sheet to look for box tree moth (BTM) and report any possible sightings. -
IPM Report to Our Partners
Published on September 15, 2022
The IPM Program recently wrapped up a four-year National Institute of Food and Agriculture sponsored project. We wanted to take this opportunity to share with our partners and collaborators the important work we have accomplished together. -
Spotted Lanternfly Biology
Published on August 26, 2022
A new invasive insect pest has arrived in Michigan. Learn about the biology of the spotted lanternfly, including its hosts and impacts, and how it spreads. -
Hosta Pests and Diseases
Published on August 3, 2022
This Michigan State University Extension bulletin describes the major pests and diseases that afflict hostas. -
Identification Guide to Boxwood and its Lookalikes
Published on May 12, 2022
This guide will help you identify boxwoods as well as similar-looking plants so that you can tell the difference between them. -
Using Bands to Protect Shade Trees from Spongy Moth
Published on May 4, 2022
Hiding bands and barrier bands can help protect individual shade trees from spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth. -
Surveying Spongy Moth Egg Masses to Forecast Next Year’s Population
Published on April 27, 2022
Surveying spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, egg masses, which are present for nine to 10 months every year, provides a means for pest managers to estimate how high a spongy moth population is likely to be the following year.