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Pest Management Articles

General Shipping Instructions to Comply with the Federal Gypsy Moth Quarantine. Regarding the Quarantine Regulation

Frequently Asked Questions about Gypsy Moth Certification
Find some answers to FAQ about gypsy moth quarantine.

USDA approved Treatments for Gypsy Moth (2006)
Approved Treatments for Gypsy Moth USDA 2006

General Shipping Instructions to Comply with the Federal Pine Shoot Beetle Quarantine

Zoology and Biology of Zimmeran Pine moth in Christmas Tree Fields
Eliason E. and Debb. McCullough 1996. MSUE Bulletin E-2600

Scale Insects of Christmas Trees
Bryan Bishop, D. McCullough and T. Ellis 1994. MSUE Bulletin E-2477

Life History and Control of Pine Root Collar Weevil in Christmas Tree Fields
Eliason E. and Deborah McCullough 1995. MSU Bulletin E-2560

Diagnosing 51100T Boring Insects in Pines
Deborah McCullough 1994. North Central Extension Publication No 528

News & Events

Gypsy Moth Spray tool Available on Enviro-Weather!
August 7-8, 2009
Michigan Christmas Tree Association Summer Meeting, Peacock Rd. Tree Farm, Laingsburg, MI Aug 12-15, 2009
NCTA Convention & Trade Show, Chattanooga, TN Sept. 13-18, 2009 International Extension and Research Conference, Oregon/Washington

Sept. 21-22, 2009 Growing True Fir in the Great Lakes Region II, Grand Rapids, MI

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