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  • Accurate identification is key to a successful pest management program

    Published on May 9, 2014
    The foundation for any good pest management program should be accurate identification of the pest. Early identification provides time to monitor pests and determine the best plan of action.

  • Bumble flower beetles: Not your typical grub

    Published on May 9, 2014
    “Little brown bumble bees” buzzing around low to the ground are actually beetles that pollinate flowers and decompose organic matter.

  • Now is the time to prevent crabgrass

    Published on April 28, 2014
    Although spring has been very slow to arrive, models indicate many areas of Michigan are now in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicide applications.

  • Zoysiagrass: A warm-season grass in a cool-season world

    Published on April 25, 2014
    When April showers turn your lawn green, thick, blonde patches of turfgrass reveal a completely different creature lurking among your bluegrass.

  • Winter damage to lawns: Molds, moles and voles

    Published on April 17, 2014
    The winter of 2013-14 was certainly one of the most challenging any of us have ever experienced, and lawns emerged from winter with some bumps and bruises.

  • What are the alternatives to grub control insecticides?

    Published on April 1, 2014
    A garden center owner asks about alternatives to standard grub control insecticides. Here’s a review of products and best practices.

  • Deciphering the Agriculture Act of 2014 - Farm Bill

    Published on March 14, 2014
    Farmers scramble to learn more about the new Agriculture Act of 2014 or “Farm Bill” before planting season starts.

  • Promoting agriculture every day

    Published on March 6, 2014
    Agricultural promotion happens each day in numerous ways. Just one example of the importance of sharing ideas and messages about agricultural promotion comes from a recent statewide 4-H event.

  • Ice and putting green survival update

    Published on March 5, 2014
    Preliminary reports indicate that putting greens may have been damaged by ice sheets this winter.

  • MDARD pesticide applicator recertification credits now available online

    Published on February 14, 2014
    Pesticide applicators in Michigan can now keep their certifications current with minimal investment in time and travel.

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