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Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 18, 2015

Published on August 18, 2015
Only one site near Stevensville, Michigan, is reporting brown marmorated stink bugs in traps this week.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 18, 2015

Published on August 18, 2015
High pressure from spotted wing Drosophila continues and some growers are still not aware this pest is a statewide problem. Fortunately, susceptible crops can be protected.
Getting the public involved in tracking and reporting on invasive species

Published on August 14, 2015
Michigan State University research scientists and Extension educators are teaming up to alert Michigan residents to potentially damaging invasive forest pests.
Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating caterpillars next spring

Published on August 14, 2015
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch.
Potato late blight update and late-season recommendations for 2015

Published on August 12, 2015
Potato late blight has been found in several fields in Montcalm and St. Joseph counties. Take into consideration these late-season recommendations.
Fall insect pest invaders found in homes

Published on August 12, 2015
The most wanted on the overwintering pests list, their pictures aren’t just in the post office.
Grape berry moth update: Late-season pressure lower in 2015

Published on August 11, 2015
Focusing on border regions can help reduce pest pressure and costs.
Southwest Michigan grape scouting report for August 11, 2015

Published on August 11, 2015
Third generation grape berry moth flight is occurring now. Some leaf infections of downy mildew are appearing in Niagara grapes.
Silver leaf of tree fruits

Published on August 11, 2015
Silver leaf can cause tree fruit leaves to exhibit a dull metallic luster and can cause a slow decline in tree vigor and yield.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 11, 2015

Published on August 11, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bugs were captured from the same two hotspots again this week in Berrien and Kent counties.