Programs & Resources
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Dealing with Spongy Moth Around Your Home or Property
Published on April 27, 2022
Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, can be an annoying pest in residential, urban and rural areas as well as forests. -
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. -
Spongy Moth Life Cycle
Published on April 27, 2022
Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, completes one generation each year. Eggs hatch in spring, typically between early and mid-May in much of Lower Michigan, and in late May or mid-June further north. -
Frost-Free Dates
Published on April 25, 2022
When can I plant? Check your area’s frost free date. -
New Name, Familiar Pest: Dealing with Outbreaks of Spongy Moth, Formerly Gypsy Moth - Questions and Answers
Published on April 14, 2022
A spongy moth webinar, part of the NotMISpecies series, aired on April 14, 2022. Viewers submitted questions that have been addressed by the experts who presented the webinar. This document includes the questions and answers, grouped by topic area. -
Lead Safety for the Home Gardener
Published on March 18, 2022
Information about lead found in soils, vegetables, water and crops. Learn what is safe and resources available to you. -
Lymantria Dispar Aerial Survey
Published on November 5, 2021
Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, aerial survey map for 2021. -
Smart Gardening: Identifying the oaks of Michigan
Published on August 9, 2021
The following guide will help you distinguish between the 10 most common species of oaks in Michigan. -
Summer Lawn Care
Published on July 12, 2021
Simple cultural practices through the summer can aid the grass in surviving the stresses of summer. -
Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern
Published on November 30, 2020
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.