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Use a disease management approach when thinking about an SWD management plan

Published on July 25, 2017
Cherry growers should think of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) as a disease rather than an insect pest as this will help in controlling this pest.
East Michigan fruit crop report – July 21, 2017

Published on July 21, 2017
Spotted wing Drosophila jump to high numbers. Protecting ripening fruit is critical.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 18, 2017

Published on July 18, 2017
Trap catches are sharply up in southwest, southeast, Fruit Ridge and west central Michigan. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops should be protected.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 11, 2017

Published on July 12, 2017
Eighty percent of all SWD cup traps have captured SWD since the beginning of the season. Best practices for minimizing fruit infestation are reviewed. Start now!
Managing spotted wing Drosophila in cherries at harvest time

Published on July 12, 2017
Application strategies, insecticides choices and general rules of thumb to maximize effective spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) management near harvest time.
Michigan Sea Grant's HACCP safety programming efforts have helped hundreds of businesses

Published on July 11, 2017
Programs include Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Seafood Safety, and Preventing the Movement of Aquatic Invasive Species.
Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month

Published on July 11, 2017
Engage in an activity to enjoy and protect Michigan’s lakes.
Will spotted wing Drosophila become a pest of saskatoon berries in 2017?

Published on July 3, 2017
The early upswing in spotted wing Drosophila activity may lead to a new problem for Michigan’s saskatoon growers.
Potential for spotted wing Drosophila infestation in dropped cherries

Published on June 29, 2017
We screened June-dropped and wind-dropped fruit to determine levels of spotted wing Drosophila infestation in tart and sweet cherries.
Alpena students learn while caring for island habitats of local community park

Published on June 29, 2017
Elementary students tackle critical Great Lakes and natural resource conservation issues, enhance their community, and enjoy a little hands-on learning along the way.