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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 30, 2019

Published on July 31, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are higher than ever recorded at this time of year in Michigan; take action to protect susceptible fruit.
Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan

Published on July 24, 2019
As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 24, 2019

Published on July 24, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila are present and abundant; take action to protect susceptible fruit.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 16, 2019

Published on July 16, 2019
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 9, 2019

Published on July 9, 2019
With warmer weather, spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) populations are beginning to climb. Protect susceptible crops.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 5, 2019

Published on July 8, 2019
With warmer weather, more spotted wing Drosophila were trapped this week; protect susceptible crops.
Stakeholder engagement inspires a new design for GLANSIS database

Published on June 27, 2019
Website redesign adds new tool which provides side-by-side comparisons of risk assessments for individual aquatic species and more.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 26, 2019

Published on June 26, 2019
2019 Cool wet spring brought another slow start to spotted wing Drosophila, but now that warm weather is here, expect to begin protecting susceptible crops.
Special workshop on spotted wing Drosophila training for Hispanic blueberry growers

Published on June 20, 2019
Hispanic/Latino blueberry growers are encouraged to attend a spotted wing Drosophila training on June 26 in Fennville, Michigan.
Science in the Sanctuary students capture local fisheries heritage stories

Published on June 13, 2019
Alpena High School students uncover, share local knowledge and stories about how Lake Huron fisheries have shaped northern Michigan communities.