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NEW: Grow native plants to encourage beneficial insects. This site includes fact sheets on over 20 plants. |
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MSU's
Emerald ash borer advice. This invasive species is devastating
Michigan's ash trees. See Distinguishing
ash from other common trees or Ash Tree Identification if you are unsure which trees are ashes. Recommended
Trees for Michigan's Lower Peninsula has advice about alternative
trees to plant in landscapes and along streets. |
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"What's
Bugging You? 2002"
discusses over 70 pests and beneficial organisms encountered in the home, backyard and places of recreation. The articles
also include insecticide safety, poisoning and classification, reactions
to bee stings, home and maintenance tips. For order form for more information
(pdf file). |
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Multi-colored
Asian lady beetle: a good bug with some bad habits. Information
for homeowners and fruit growers. |
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Landscape
Crop Advisory Team (CAT) Alert newsletter,
pest management advice for landscape maintenance, nursery production,
turfgrass, Christmas trees, forestry, and the home environment.
Articles
and reports written by MSU Extension faculty and field agents. Current
season issues along with searchable archives are available.
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Garlic mustard is an exotic invasive plant that invades woodlands. It crowds out Michigan's showy spring blooming plants like trilliums, trout lilies, and spring beauty. Learn how to limit its spread. |
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Resources from MSU's Master Gardener Volunteer program. |
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Michigan's
Gypsy Moth Education WWW site
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Ornamental
Plants database covers most plants in the nursery trade through
Zone 6. |
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MSU's
Purple Loosestrife Project works with K-12
teaching professionals, naturalists, property managers and citizen
groups to control purple loosestrife and foster stewardship of our
natural resources. Project participants learn to rear and release
natural enemies of the invasive weed. The site hosted by Michigan Sea Grant offers FAQ's and more
information about this effort.
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Advice for growing asparagus in your Michigan garden from MSUE Oceana County. |
