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Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes
Published on August 14, 2024
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building. -
“I’ll Be Back,” said the spongy moth
Published on August 13, 2024
Spongy moth populations are down right now – but it is guaranteed that they will be back, so stay on the lookout. -
Identifying and managing magnolia scale
Published on July 26, 2024
Sticky plants, sticky sidewalk, sticky drops falling from the magnolia tree? Look to the branches, it’s probably magnolia scale. -
MSU Extension Master Gardeners to hold educational conference in August
Published on July 3, 2024
Join us Aug. 23-24 for the 2024 Master Gardener Conference and participate in tours, workshops and educational sessions focused on increasing and enhancing your scientific, research-based horticultural knowledge. -
Box tree moth quarantine covers 12 southern Michigan counties
Published on June 19, 2024
The regulated area for box tree moth includes 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair. -
New box tree moth compliance agreement for quarantine counties
Published on June 13, 2024
A new compliance agreement will allow the shipment of Buxus outside of counties under Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine. -
European hornet, a large wasp active in spring
Published on June 3, 2024
There is nothing unusual about finding large wasps in Michigan. -
Scholarship applications are now open for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course
Published on May 30, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. -
Smart Gardening messages shared at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed
Published on April 26, 2024
Michigan Extension Master Gardeners directed showgoers to “don’t guess, soil test” and “don’t fight the site.” -
Alternatives to Callery pear, an invasive and troublesome landscape tree
Published on April 22, 2024
For homeowners or landscapers in Michigan looking to plant small to medium flowering trees this spring, consider these alternatives to Callery pear.