Resources

White Grubs in New Sod: What Do I Do? (E0017)

Published on February 18, 2016
When new sod is put on a lawn, it is not unusual to find some white grubs in loose soil on the flat bed of the truck or in the sod as it is put down.
Understanding the MSU Soil Test Report (E0015)

Published on February 18, 2016
Knowing the conditions of your soil is one of the most important factors in growing healthy lawn turf.
Timber Sale Contracts (E1656)

Published on February 16, 2016
A written timber sale contract is essential to all timber sales. Both buyer and seller need the protection that only a well-written contract can provide.
Help! My Bluegills are Stunted (E1776)

Published on February 12, 2016
The problem of stunted bluegills is one of the most often received complaints that we hear about Michigan inland pond and lake fishing.
Turfgrass Species and Cultivar Selection (E2912)

Published on February 11, 2016
It is important to select a grass species cultivar that is well adapted to the area, able to perform well and well suited to the intended level of management.
Ash Tree Identification (E2942)

Published on February 11, 2016
Use this guide to properly identify ash trees. Tree species resembling ash are also included.
Native Borers and Emerald Ash Borer Look-alikes (E2939)

Published on February 11, 2016
This bulletin shows multiple pictures of Native Ash Borer and Emerald Ash Borer Look-alikes.
Distinguishing Ash from Other Common Trees (E2892)

Published on February 9, 2016
This publication was developed to help homeowners and others concerned about emerald ash borer determine if their tree is an ash. The borer only attacks ash trees.
Asian Longhorned Beetle: An Exotic Pest That We Don't Want in Michigan (E2693)

Published on February 9, 2016
The Asian longhorned beetle is a large wood-boring beetle native to China and other Asian countries.
Rebuilding an Eroding Bank on an Inland Lake (E3198)

Published on November 23, 2015
Rebuilding an Eroding Bank on an Inland Lake: A Comparison of Traditional and Prefabricated Encapsulated Soil Lifts