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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.
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.
A Virus and a Fungal Disease Cause Spongy Moth Outbreaks to Collapse

Published on April 27, 2022
Two diseases that affect spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, caterpillars are the most important factors causing outbreaks to collapse. One disease is a nucleopolyhedrosis virus (NPV) and the other is a fungus called Entomophaga maimaiga.
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.