Michigan State University Extension
Thomas G. Coon, Director
Agriculture Hall, Room 108
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Phone: 517-355-2308
Fax: 517-355-6473
The publication describes how to prepare the planting area and planting the lawn. Maintaining the lawn and dealing with lawn problems are also discussed. A short section describes ground cover plants that can be used as an alternative to turf. Pesticide recommendations are not current and should not be used. 36 pp. Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.
A comprehensive guide for controlling weeds in lawns. However, many of the herbicide recommendations are no longer current. The publication includes a number of line drawings of common lawn weeds. 16 pp. Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.
Information on the management of dry bean insect pests. Pests covered are Annual Grub Adults, Aphids, Armyworm, Bean Leaf Beetle, Black Cutworms, Grasshoppers, Green Cloverworm, Mexican Bean Beetle, Mites, Plant Bugs, Potato Leafhopper, Seedcorn Maggot, Slugs, Thrips, White grubs, and Wireworms.
Successful lawn establishment means doing the right thing at the right time. Commonly, new lawns fail to become established because of poor quality seed, improper selection of turfgrass species or varieties, poor soil conditions, improper site preparation or lack of irrigation after seeding. New lawns can be established using seed either by traditional seeding methods or by hydroseeding.
Description of several common field corn insect pests, including: Aphids, Armyworm, Billbugs, Cereal Leaf Beetle Adults, Corn Rootworm Adults, Cutworms, European Corn Borer, Flea Beetle, Grasshoppers, Japanese beetle adults, Mites, Seedcorn Maggot, Slugs, Stalk Borers, Thrips, White Grubs and Wireworms.
Describes characteristics of Grape rootworm and the environment in which it begins to appear. Includes colored photographs of adult and larvae grape rootworm.
Publication describes Hornworms which can also be referred to as sphingid larvae. Discusses characteristics of the pest. Includes color photographs of Hornworms.
General discussion of what to look for when buying lawn seed. Labeling for turfgrass seed is discussed. Brief descriptions of major cool and warm season turfgrass species are provided. 3 pp. Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.
This database was one of the first stand alone databases created by MSU Extension. It started with the programming being done in a county. The questions that the database could answer fell into three categories, Food Preservation, Home Maintenance and Home Horticulture, many of the same questions that counties deal with today. The timing of the database and its’ updates have coincided with several events in Michigan including previous energy crisis, financial crisis and in general economic hard times. The database includes information on recovery from fire and flood, how to get out stains, energy conservation measures including home landscaping, and window treatments, to geothermal furnaces. It also includes common pest management, and how to clean practically anything in your house, including how to make your own low cost and green cleaners. The database was recently updated to a smoother web look and feel, and some updated information on energy management was added. The database has been very popular with internet users, who range all over the world, and has been cited in magazines, textbooks, popular cleaning books, TV and other internet sites. Questions about using the database have come from realtors, teachers, professors, businesses, all the way to HUD and other governmental agencies. It may not be completely comprehensive for all the latest gadgets or methods, but those that are listed in it are sound. The small pest management information needs to be reviewed yet, but all include a disclaimer that they need to talk with their local Extension office for the latest and greatest information. This database is designed to help county offices, or home user find basic information, it is not designed to turn them into a contractor, or to solve all their problems, but it does help them find some simple help in managing a home and all the accompanying cleaning and maintenance problems that can go with it.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.