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MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
Identifying and managing magnolia scale

Published on July 26, 2024
Sticky plants, sticky sidewalk, sticky drops falling from the magnolia tree? Look to the branches, it’s probably magnolia scale.
The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

Published on July 26, 2024
Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.
Not just for monarchs! Milkweed is a vital food source for milkweed tussock moth caterpillars

Published on July 23, 2024
Milkweed tussock moth caterpillars should be welcome diners on your milkweed plants.
Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home

Published on July 21, 2024
Being prepared before a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources.
Inland lake habitats critical to maintaining healthy lake ecosystems

Published on July 21, 2024
Understanding the five distinct lake zones and the habitats they provide is key to restoring or maintaining lake ecosystem health.
Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

Published on July 18, 2024
Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.
What bug chewed on my plants last night?

Published on June 27, 2024
Under cover of darkness, a variety of animals might chew on your leaves. So how do you know who to blame and what to do about it?
When beige beetles with orange legs start to take over your garden this summer

Published on June 20, 2024
A high population of rose chafers can do serious damage to plants in the landscape.
Some cultivars of annual plants are pollinator-friendly

Published on June 6, 2024
There is a wide variation in pollinator attractiveness in the most popular annual bedding plants.