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New online Integrated Pest Management course now available
Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course. -
Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves?
Published on September 5, 2017
Apple scab fungus on crabapples has left trees with few leaves, but the tree is not dying. -
Check labels for pre-harvest intervals
Published on August 28, 2017
You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires. -
Understanding growing degree-days
Published on August 25, 2017
Growing degree-days, or heat units, help growers and researchers track the development of plants and pests. -
How to get Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Published on August 24, 2017
Review this guide for important requirements, helpful manuals and test information needed to qualify for Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification. -
Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan
Published on August 16, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal. -
Hibiscus stem breakage
Published on August 15, 2017
Tight spacing in greenhouses and abundant flower buds causes stem breakage of hibiscus. -
Register now for 2017 Greenhouse Production, Plant Health and Marketing Conference
Published on July 24, 2017
Sessions at the conference on the MSU campus Sept. 13, 2017, will focus on increasing plant quality, safety and sales. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – July, 14 2017
Published on July 14, 2017
Storm damage to trees, “weedy orchid”, tar spot on maple, slugs, second generation pine needle scale, spruce needle rust. -
Water gardeners beware: Keep nature and your landscape separate
Published on June 27, 2017
Safely add water features to your yard without adding risks to the environment.