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  Indoor Plants & Pests

  Plants are commonly used as decorations within a households interior. MSU Extension provides an educational opportunity for you to view common resources and articles regarding the maintain of indoor plants and the pests.

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• What’s hovering over my flowers?

  Published on July 31, 2013
  Several sphinx moth species look a lot like hummingbirds or bumblebees.

• Protecting your home from wildfire is an ongoing endeavor

  Published on April 4, 2013
  The spring wildfire season is delayed because of lingering snowstorms. However, homeowners should inspect their property to eliminate hazards that could lead to the can burn their homes and damage their property from spreading wildfires.

• Poinsettias add color to your holiday decor and are nationally recognized on Dec. 12

  Published on December 6, 2012
  While red is the perennial favorite, poinsettias come in an abundance of colors and they are grown in Michigan.

• Carpenter bees: destructive home invader

  Published on May 18, 2012
  Carpenter bees are a beneficial pollinator, but can also be destructive.

• Brown recluse spiders in Michigan

  Published on July 1, 2011
  Recent findings of brown recluse spiders in Michigan are likely from small, isolated populations living in the state.

• Wood Ash in the Garden

  Published on March 10, 2011
  Wood ash from your fireplace or stove may be used as a soil amendment and fertilizer in the garden.

• Mowing turf through the rain

  Published on April 29, 2011
  Mowing your lawn while turf is still wet may cause more damage than good.

• Connecting with your community now prepares you for disasters later

  Published on April 28, 2011
  Making your community stronger by getting trained and getting involved is the May 2011 goal on www.do1thing.us.

• The fab four of fall house invading insects

  Published on October 21, 2013
  Meet the beetles, bugs and flies that could be invading your home this fall: the multi-colored Asian lady beetle, the boxelder bug, the western conifer seed bug and the cluster fly.

• Liberty Hyde Bailey: Local boy makes good 130 years ago

  Published on March 15, 2011
  Inspiring garden quotes and more from this Michigan gardening giant.

• New Enviro-weather tools help predict presence of damaging insect pests

  Published on April 29, 2011
  Know when to scout for landscape, nursery and Christmas tree insect pests by using new Enviro-weather tools.

• Growing grapes in the backyard

  Published on May 3, 2013
  Tips and resources to help get you started on your own backyard vineyard.

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  Update on brown recluse spiders in Michigan

  Published on April 21, 2017
  Three additional populations of brown recluse spiders have been confirmed in Michigan since 2011.

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  Boxelder bugs complete their fall stampede

  Published on October 27, 2016
  Your house is the perfect spot for boxelder bugs to spend winter. Consider these management tips.

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  When animals invade your attic

  Published on March 29, 2016
  What is a simple, easy and quick fix to get animals living in attics to pack up and leave?

• Cluster flies: A fall invader that lives up to its name

  Published on October 16, 2012
  An annoying fall invader of homes, cluster fly adults are now on the move, looking for a warm spot to overwinter.

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  Decorating with plants

  Published on April 5, 2019
  From modern, sleek containers to holiday-themed gifts, plants are key to any home décor style.

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  Winter decorating: Simple arrangements for your pots

  Published on December 11, 2015
  Create outdoor floral arrangements for the holiday season that will last for several months.

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  What are all those little brown beetles on the porch?

  Published on August 4, 2016
  Asiatic garden beetles have had a big summer in mid-Michigan. Adult beetles are mostly a nuisance, but may chew the outer edges of leaves of many yard and garden plants.

• Great compost in five easy steps

  Published on May 7, 2012
  A backyard compost bin provides an organic, humus-like product that can enhance your soil by increasing organic matter and adding beneficial organisms to create a balanced soil ecosystem.