College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) test locations

  Published on April 9, 2012
  A list of state-wide Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) testings is available from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development,

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  European Chafer and Japanese Beetle on Sod Farms

  Published on June 8, 2015
  Some sod farms in Michigan have had problems with Japanese beetle or European chafer in recent years. Spring is a good time to review your strategy for the next generation.

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  Garlic Mustard Management Options

  A detailed summary of management options for controlling garlic mustard.

• Bluegrass Billbug

  Published on May 28, 2015
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• GDD Poster

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

• MSU Water Page

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

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  Phosphorus and Home Lawns

  Published on February 18, 2016
  One of the primary contaminants of surface water in Michigan is phosphorus. The contribution of phosphorus from urban landscapes has been identified as a significant input for many watersheds in lower Michigan.

• MSU Turf Diseases

  Published on July 27, 2012
  MSU Turf Diseases.net is intended to help you learn the key identification characteristics of common and not-so-common turfgrass diseases found in Michigan and the Midwest.

• Flooding of Turf

  Published on May 28, 2015
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  About Garlic Mustard

  Identification, life cycle, habitat and ecological impacts help guide management and control efforts of garlic mustard.

• 2005 MSU Turfgrass Research Reports

  Published on May 29, 2015
  

• GDDTracker 4.0

  Published on May 6, 2015
  

• Lawn Care without Pesticides

  Published on May 6, 2015
  

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  Maintaining Waterfront Turf to Preserve Water Quality

  Published on May 28, 2015
  This document focuses on turf tips.

• 2008 Bentgrass Cultivar Selection for Putting Greens

  Published on June 8, 2015
  

• Gardening in Michigan

  Published on April 24, 2012
  Whether you are looking to save money, love fresh flavor, or just enjoy working with nature, Michigan is a great place for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and other landscape plants.

• Winterkill of Turfgrass

  Published on May 28, 2015
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• Phosphorus Restrictions Resources

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

• MSU Diagnostics Lab

  Published on March 15, 2012
  Michigan State University Diagnostic Services specializes in plant pathology, entomology, nematology and weed science work as a team to diagnose plant health and pest-related problems.

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  Watch for Grub Damage in the Fall and Next Spring

  Published on May 28, 2015
  There are typically two species of grubs that can cause damage on golf courses in Michigan.