News

Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 15, 2017

Published on June 16, 2017
Dry conditions, leaf drop on maple, rose chafer and forest tent caterpillar are active. Scout for scale crawlers. Symptoms of fungal pathogens are showing up.
Tree, turf and plant update – June 2, 2017

Published on June 2, 2017
Scout for four-lined plant bug, spruce spider mite and lecanium scale crawlers.
Broadleaf weeds white clover and black medic are now flowering in turf

Published on June 1, 2017
A long-term strategy to reduce white clover and black medic in turfgrass is to ensure adequate fertility levels.
Do grub control products work?

Published on May 31, 2017
When to apply grub control products, how reliable they are and why some people are confused about whether they work.
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 19, 2017

Published on May 19, 2017
This week’s update discusses mulching trees correctly, frost injury to plants and trees, and seedheads appearing in lawns.
European chafer grubs are ravaging Upper Peninsula lawns and golf courses

Published on May 12, 2017
Make sure you are using the appropriate timing and treatments when controlling European chafer grubs in turf.
Three MSU IAT off-campus certificate program sites in Southwest Michigan

Published on May 8, 2017
Kellogg Community College joins Glen Oaks Community College and Southwestern Michigan College as partners with Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology.
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 5, 2017

Published on May 5, 2017
Adult pine false webworm are active, mowing wet turf can cause problems and use fresh soil media when planting containers.
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plants update – April 21, 2017

Published on April 21, 2017
Callery pears are showing up in the landscape, and white pine weevil adults are being caught in traps. Fishing spider activity is early this year.