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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Sept. 6, 2017
Published on September 6, 2017
Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and, in some cases, actively managing for brown marmorated stink bug this season. -
How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Published on August 24, 2017
Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification. -
Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement commitment plan open for public comment
Published on August 24, 2017
Every voice is an important voice. Take this opportunity to weigh in on the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement action plan for phosphorous reduction in Lake Erie. -
Managing invasive insect pests in Michigan vineyards
Published on August 22, 2017
Watch this video to learn more about monitoring for invasive insect pests in Michigan grapes. -
New video shows anglers how to remove stomachs for fish diet study
Published on August 9, 2017
Researchers are trying to learn more about what trout, salmon, and walleye are eating in lakes Huron and Michigan. Anglers can help by donating stomachs from their catch. -
Spotted wing Drosophila in summer plums and nectarines are a concern for growers
Published on August 8, 2017
Recent detections of spotted wing Drosophila larvae in summer plums and melting nectarines in west central Michigan causes concerns for growers. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Fruit and vegetable growers across the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting and preparing to actively manage for brown marmorated stink bugs this season. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 1, 2017
Published on August 1, 2017
Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected. This is the final SWD report for the 2017 season. -
Keep your eyes on the forest
Published on July 31, 2017
Now is a great time to monitor your sentinel tree! -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Trap catches continue to climb in all fruit producing regions. The summer surge is three to four weeks earlier than previous seasons. Ripe and ripening fruit in susceptible crops must be protected.