News
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Pesticide manual review and exam in Eaton County set for March 13
Published on November 16, 2017
This is a helpful training for people taking the MDARD certification exam to become licensed applicators. To those already licensed, this review session will offer four recertification credits. -
Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County
Published on October 19, 2017
Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917. -
Monarch butterfly 2017 update in Michigan
Published on October 5, 2017
Monarch populations are increasing in Michigan, but they are still low due to factors including milkweed quality and predators. We are interested to hear if you’ve seen organisms preying on monarch eggs and caterpillars. -
Carpenter ants nesting in trees and homes
Published on October 5, 2017
Carpenter ants in trees and houses are an indicator of a moisture and decay problem. Locating the problem gives you opportunity to act. -
Soak up the rain — Part 1
Published on October 2, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new program to encourage citizen and municipalities to reduce storm water runoff. -
Soak up the rain — Part 2
Published on October 2, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new outreach program to encourage citizen and municipalities to adopt green infrastructure practices to reduce storm water runoff. -
Introducing Michigan’s fall color lineup
Published on October 2, 2017
Knowing which leaves are turning can add to your enjoyment of fall color season. -
Why are my interior conifer needles turning yellow?
Published on September 29, 2017
Needle drop of conifers in the fall can be a natural process, or it can be a symptom of other pest or cultural problems. -
Resources on hemlock woolly adelgid
Published on September 26, 2017
Two videos and three bulletins provide commercial industry and homeowners with new resources on hemlock woolly adelgid. -
New online Integrated Pest Management course now available
Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.