Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station

NW Michigan IPM News

Nikki Rothwell, District Fruit IPM Agent

Links to IPM Articles from the NW Station

Photos and Novelties

Disease and Insect Prediction Models for Michigan

Pest and Disease Models
(http://enviroweather.msu.edu/home.asp)
 
Trap Counts (PDF file)

Weekly Update - Generally updated on Tuesdays

Updated Recommendations for Growers with Osmia cornifrons, 2006 

2006 General information and data collection protocol (pdf file)

Additional information on Osmia cornifrons:
Important insecticide and nesting period information (pdf file). 
Orchard Bee Nesting Materials and Supplier List (pdf file)
Movement and Storage of Horn-Face Bees (pdf file)

Blue Orchard Bee Information (Commercial Site)
Various Photos of Orchard Bees

Please send any comments or suggestions regarding this page to: 
Nikki Rothwell, rothwel3@msu.edu
Last Revised: 3-31-06
Last Updated: January 17, 2007
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