Integrated Pest Management

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  Registration is open for the Southeast Michigan Virtual Pest and Crop Management Update

  Published on January 12, 2021
  Registration for the Jan. 26, 2021, meeting will include a free 2021 Weed Control Guide shipped to your home.

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  New version of Airblast 101 sprayer handbook now available

  Published on January 12, 2021
  This new version adds more content for many air-assist sprayer types. It’s bigger, better and the electronic version is now free.

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  New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021

  Published on January 7, 2021
  MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months.

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  Back to basics: Winter Christmas tree webinar series announced

  Published on December 22, 2020
  Series will teach new growers how to build a solid understanding of management practices and give experienced growers a much-needed review, as well as give updates on research and emerging issues.

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  2021 MSU Weed Control Guide for Field Crops is available

  Published on December 16, 2020
  Important weed control references now available at MSU Extension Bookstore and MSU Weed Science website.

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  A mobile-friendly guide for weed identification in nurseries and landscapes is now available

  Published on December 11, 2020
  This important weed identification tool can be downloaded for free to view on smart phones and tablets.

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  Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan

  Published on December 10, 2020
  A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies.

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  Educational opportunities for hop growers this winter

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Despite the cancellation of in-person programming, growers have some great “hopportunities” this winter.

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  Christina DiFonzo awarded ESA professional award for excellence in extension

  Published on December 4, 2020
  The Entomological Society of America has honored field crops entomologist DiFonzo for her outstanding contributions to extension entomology.

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  Virtual pest and field crop management updates for 2021

  Published on December 2, 2020
  The in-person field crop meetings offered each winter by MSU Extension have moved to online delivery for 2021.