Services

Services provided at the Trevor Nichols Research Center:

The Angus J. Howitt IPM Training Room
Seasonal dormitory accommodations
Plantings for research

Services provided by Michigan State University and MSU Extension:

The Angus J. Howitt IPM Training Room

The Angus J. Howitt IPM training room was dedicated in honor of Dr. Gus Howitt for his research and Extension contributions to the Michigan Fruit Industry during his 29 years of service at Michigan State University. This conference room provides an educational setting for growers and pest management decision-makers to receive hands-on IPM and pest-scout training, and present opportunities to meet with MSU researchers for discussions of current pest management topics and on-going research.

This conference room is available for hourly or daily rental by MSU employees, ag commodity groups, and other local organizations. The room has seating for up to 90 individuals with an attached kitchenette. Use of the projector can be made available upon request. To make a reservation download the Reservations Form and send a completed version to Laura Lamb by e-mail lambl@msu.edu. Reservation fees may apply, please inquire on current rental rates.

Seasonal Dormitory Availability

The TNRC dormitory is available for use by MSU employees and students. The dorm can accommodate up to six individuals from May 1 to September 30. Part-time and full-time leases are available on a first come first served basis. Reservations and additional information can be requested by contacting Laura Lamb.  

Fruit Plantings for Research

Photo courtesy of Amber DeVisser

Trevor Nichols Research Center has many different tree fruit, berries, and grapes plantings available for research purposes. In addition, there are native flower plantings for pollinator research. Reserve space for research by filling out a use form.

Pome Fruit
Apples: Crimson Gold, Empire, Enterprise, Golden Delicious, Jonamac, Red Chief, Red Delicious, Smoothie
Pears: Bartlett

Stone Fruit
Sweet Cherries: Hedelfingen, Benton
Tart Cherries: Balaton, Montmorency
Plum: Methley, Shiro, Stanley
Peach: Coralstar, Red Haven

Small Fruit
Blueberries: Aurora, Bluecrop, Blueray, Elliott, Jersey
Grapes: Aurora, Chancellor, Concord, Foch, Niagra

Samples of insects, diseases, or plants with other concerns should be submitted to:
MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics Directory

Center for Integrated Plant Systems, Room 109E
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 49924
(517) 355-4536, (517) 432-0899 fax, pestid@msu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Please visit the Michigan State University Plant & Diagnostics Website for more information on services provided.

Diagnosticians

ERIN HILL, PH.D.
Weed Science Diagnostician
hiller12@msu.edu
517-432-9693

JAN BYRNE, PH.D.
Plant Pathology Diagnostician
byrnejm@msu.edu
517-355-3504

SARAH HUGHSON, PH.D.
Insect/Arthropod Diagnostician
hughsons@msu.edu
517-353-9386

LAURA MILES, M.S.
Molecular Detection and Diagnostics
lmiles@msu.edu
517-353-2675

ANGELA TENNEY, M.S.
Nematode Diagnostician
millera3@msu.edu
517-353-8563

Soil Testing

Soil Tests are available for purchase online or through the Allegan or Ottawa County Extension Offices.
For more information on soil testing, visit the MSU Soil Test website.