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Brown marmorated stink bug management survey for commercial producers
Published on June 26, 2018
Has brown marmorated stink bug changed your pest management program? Participate in this nationwide survey to help us help you manage it better. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
Summer insect and disease management in blueberries and other small fruit is fast approaching. Cane collapse and fruit rots in blueberries and the beginning of the spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) flies arrival should be the main focus of growers’ IPM program -
Michigan energized for 5th annual Aquatic Invasive Species Week
Published on June 25, 2018
The annual Landing Blitz in July is an opportunity to reach boaters and other watercraft users with information about stopping the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species. -
New guide to organic management of spotted wing Drosophila released
Published on June 19, 2018
National team provides detailed information on non-chemical and insecticide approaches for fruit protection against spotted wing Drosophila. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bugs have been caught in traps and nymphs have been detected feeding on peaches. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 19, 2018
Published on June 19, 2018
It’s a much later season for spotted wing Drosophila in 2018. Recent monitoring shows how this pest can vary from year to year. -
Invasive Species 4-H Youth Workshops set for Saginaw Bay area
Published on June 15, 2018
Middle and high school youth can make a difference by helping to map, remove species. -
Free webinar series: Improving awareness of coastal storm hazards, stormwater runoff, and risk reduction strategies
Published on June 15, 2018
Decision makers and planners – check out these free webinars to gain information about how to better support your community when facing extreme storms and flooding. -
New Online Tools for Aquatic Invasive Species Identification
Published on June 13, 2018
Learn to identify and report invasive species using MISIN: the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network -
Invasive pests continue to pose a threat to our forest resources
Published on June 4, 2018
The introduction of new invasive insects and disease that become established are causing a decline in many of our important forest tree species.