College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  What are the alternatives to grub control insecticides?

  Published on April 1, 2014
  A garden center owner asks about alternatives to standard grub control insecticides. Here’s a review of products and best practices.

• Armyworm flight into Michigan causes gull problem at Comerica Park

  Published on June 15, 2007
  

• Chinch bugs beginning to “cook” spots in home lawns

  Published on July 13, 2007
  

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  Don’t miss registering for 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference

  Published on September 12, 2017
  Arborists, city foresters, lawn and landscape professionals, public or private garden managers and golf course superintendents will benefit from attending this conference.

• U.S. agricultural labor statistics for winter 2008

  Published on April 14, 2008
  

• How to get effective grub control in your home lawn - update 2009

  Published on April 15, 2009
  

• Updated agricultural employer checklist available

  Published on October 25, 2011
  MSU Extension Agricultural Employer Checklist helps agricultural employers stay current.

• Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site

  Published on June 2, 2024
  If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area.

• Pearlwort in Putting Greens

  Published on June 25, 2010
  

• Where can you get pesticide applicator recertification by seminar credits in Michigan?

  Published on December 13, 2011
  The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s website lists upcoming pesticide applicator renewal seminar meeting dates and locations for private and commercial applicators by month.

• Irrigating with lake water during drought and dry weather

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Lakefront property owners have riparian right to “reasonable use” of lake water.

• State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online

  Published on June 29, 2016
  MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams.

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  White clover exploding in lawns

  Published on June 26, 2015
  White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer.

• Power outage results in problems accessing Enviro-weather

  Published on June 26, 2013
  Most features and services on Enviro-weather are back online, but lingering issues remain due to a power outage on June 23.

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  Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns

  Published on March 30, 2020
  MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.

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  Integrated pest management resources at Michigan State University Extension

  Published on December 8, 2025
  Explore MSU Extension resources and tools to help you make pest management decisions.

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  The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

  Published on July 26, 2024
  Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.

• Winterkill recovery on golf courses

  Published on April 16, 2010
  

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  Preparing golf course turf for winter

  Published on September 12, 2019
  Now is the time to prepare golf course turfgrass for surviving the upcoming winter.

• Core manual/RUP review offered in Spanish on Feb. 27

  Published on February 14, 2020
  Prepare for the MDARD Core Pesticide Applicators Certification exam with this Spanish-speaking review session in West Olive, Michigan.