Plant & Pest Diagnostics

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  Perennial grass weed control in cool-season lawns

  Published on June 18, 2026
  One of these things is not like the others. Learn tactics for controlling perennial grass weeds in your lawn.

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  Boxwood leafminer: A hidden pest in plain sight

  Published on May 26, 2026
  Springtime reveals damage from a boxwood pest that was active last summer.

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  Recognizing herbicide resistance in field crops

  Published on May 14, 2026
  Learn the clues pointing toward resistance issues when assessing herbicide performance on the May 21 Virtual Breakfast Series.

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  Canada thistle, how to kick this creep out of your landscape

  Published on May 13, 2026
  Canada thistle is a challenging weed to manage. Learning more about its biology and the control options available can help.

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  2026 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

  Published on May 13, 2026
  Herbicide resistance screening is conducted by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics every year. In 2025, there was a rise in waterhemp submissions.