Pest Management News Archive
July, 2013
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Moving? Leave bed bugs behind!
July 29, 2013 | Cathy Newkirk | You can’t run away from bed bugs. They will move with you unless you take these vital steps.
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Jumping oak gall causing damage to white oak
July 25, 2013 | Howard Russell | Oak leaf galls are normally harmless, but the jumping oak can defoliate a severely affected tree.
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Why you might not see many eastern tent caterpillars in 2013
July 25, 2013 | Duke Elsner | Much of Michigan has been experiencing a very low population of eastern tent caterpillars for the last few years.
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What can I do about Japanese beetles landing on our golfers?
July 17, 2013 | David Smitley | Japanese beetles are flying all over some golf courses this week, making golfers unhappy. This article explains how to reduce the clouds of beetle to a tolerable level, and how to protect fairways from future grub damage.
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Cucurbit downy mildew in the garden is here
July 16, 2013 | Mary Hausbeck | Homeowners should look for downy mildew symptoms on cucumbers.
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Rose gardeners should learn the symptoms of rose rosette virus
July 10, 2013 | Gretchen Voyle | Bizarre growth on roses is just one of the several symptoms of rose rosette virus which can kill roses.
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Will your lawn be attacked by grubs this year?
July 8, 2013 | Bob Bricault | Smart gardeners check for beetles now to predict whether grubs are a problem.