MSU Extension Genesee County

Educational Bulletins and Publications

MSU Extension publications are available online at shop.msu.edu https://shop.msu.edu/

Home, Lawn and Garden

Toll Free Statewide Lawn and Garden Hotline: 1-888-678-3464 (1-888-MSUE-4MI) Prompt #1

The Hotline is staffed by MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educators and Master Gardener volunteers, the Hotline is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Pesticide Applicator Program: Certification, Training, Exams and Manuals

Certification and Training

• MSU Extension Pesticide Training & Certification
• Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
  Questions contact Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development  (MDARD) at 1-800-292-3939

Manuals for Certification Training

• Training manuals for pesticide applicator certification may be ordered online at the Pesticide Safety Study Manual Site

Home Owner Soil Test Kit

• Homeowners soil test kit that can be purchased online – Bulletin E-3154.
  Visit Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer for additional information.

Commercial Soil Testing

• Soil instructions for commercial testing are available online  Commercial Soil Test Instructions  

Plat Books

• 2019 Plat Books are available through the Genesee County MSU Extension. Cost is $5.00 includes tax.  Contact the Genesee County MSU Extension office for information.