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  Strawberry root weevils: Uninvited guests stop by in late summer and early fall

  Published on August 17, 2016
  Strawberry root weevils can be found inside homes this time of year, though they won’t cause any damage to you, your home or pets.

• Repot orchids for encore bloom performance

  Published on March 8, 2012
  Simple, routine repotting will keep orchids blooming for years to come.

• 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.

• Partial third generation of codling moth means keep monitoring

  Published on August 24, 2010
  

• The summer of our discontent

  Published on July 10, 2009
  

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  Growing amaryllis, a favorite holiday plant

  Published on December 17, 2014
  Amaryllis is one of the most widely grown bulbs worldwide and comes in a beautiful array of colors and flower types.

• Interesting insect architecture

  Published on May 1, 2009
  

• Hardscaping ideas for stormwater management

  Published on August 13, 2014
  Stormwater runoff can be reduced through changes to your property’s hardscape and landscape.

• Poison ivy: Frequently Asked Questions

  Published on November 5, 2012
  Tips for identifying and avoiding this noxious native plant.

• Recycle your fresh Christmas tree and protect against deer browse

  Published on December 26, 2012
  Take advantage of this smart use of your old Christmas tree. Protect your garden plants from deer feeding by placing cut boughs from your recycled tree in a tee-pee fashion around plants.

• Pardon me! More information on fruit flies

  Published on September 21, 2007
  

• European chafer grubs are active now

  Published on April 13, 2012
  Watch for thin turf, dead patches, and skunk digging, as these could be signs that European chafer grubs are infesting your lawn.

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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.

• The wasps of August 2007

  Published on August 24, 2007
  

• Ten-Year tetanus shots

  Published on February 10, 2011
  

• Landowners cautioned about mail offers to lease mineral rights

  Published on April 8, 2011
  If you own land, to watch out for too-good-to-be-true offers encouraging you to lease your oil, gas and other mineral rights.

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  Why are all these bugs appearing on the side or inside of my home?

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Nuisance insects that aggregate on homes and structures in the fall.

• Earwigs: Bane of summer garden plants

  Published on June 22, 2012
  The key to combating ravenous earwigs in container plants is to dry out the environment.

• The secret to getting a Christmas cactus to bloom: temperature and light

  Published on December 1, 2011
  To bloom or not to bloom, that is the question many Christmas cactus owners are asking themselves.

• Northern Michigan butterflies suffer from late 2008 May cold

  Published on March 20, 2009