MSU Extension Invasive Species

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month

  Published on July 11, 2017
  Engage in an activity to enjoy and protect Michigan’s lakes.

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  Everyone can help to keep eyes on the forest

  Published on July 5, 2017
  Learn how to help protect Michigan forests at the Ingham County Conservation District's Forestry Field Day.

• Bugs of summer

  Published on July 5, 2017
  Forest pests enjoy the summer growing season as much as the trees and the wildlife that rear their young. People may notice some of these pests during vacations or, perhaps, on their own woodlands.

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  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.