MSU Extension Integrated Pest Management

News

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  New eastern tent caterpillar video from MSU Extension

  Published on May 8, 2026
  Learn how to stop the tents before they start.

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  Michigan vegetable crop report – May 6, 2026

  Published on May 7, 2026
  Despite cold fits and starts, things are happening on vegetable farms with warmer weather ahead.

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  Spanish irrigation and pesticide safety workshop May 15

  Published on May 7, 2026
  This free, hands-on workshop in St. Joseph County will offer four RUP credits.

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  Taller de seguridad en el uso de pesticidas y riego el 15 de mayo

  Published on May 7, 2026
  Este taller gratuito en español ofrecerá 4 créditos RUP.

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  Wheat Watchers Week of May 4, 2026

  Published on May 7, 2026
  See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 7, 2026

  Published on May 7, 2026
  Wheat is at Feekes 9 (flag leaf ligule visible) with the head moving up the stem toward Feekes 10 (head emerging). Early planted soybeans began to emerge.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 6, 2026

  Published on May 6, 2026
  Bloom timing has been uneven across the region. Now is the time to protect pollinators during bloom.

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  Managing ambrosia beetles in apple fact sheet

  Published on May 6, 2026
  New fact sheet on ambrosia beetle management covers black stem borers and maiche borers, two beetles that can become pests of stressed apple trees in Michigan.

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  Postemergence weed control in field crops

  Published on May 6, 2026
  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues May 14 with an important discussion on postemergence weed control options for field crop production.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026

  Published on May 6, 2026
  Weather stays cool this week.