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Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

Published on April 16, 2026
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
Carpenter ants nesting in trees and homes

Published on April 13, 2026
Carpenter ants in trees and houses are an indicator of a moisture and decay problem. Locating the problem gives you the opportunity to act.
How to obtain a pesticide application business license in Michigan

Published on April 13, 2026
Businesses applying pesticides for hire in Michigan must obtain a pesticide application business license. Understanding certification, experience, insurance and application requirements helps ensure compliance and legal operation.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on April 7, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
There is still time to report large or significant water use

Published on April 3, 2026
Agricultural water users in both Indiana and Michigan are required to report their water use for water sources with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute.
Why and how to read a pesticide label?

Published on April 2, 2026
Understanding the importance of pesticide labels and how to read the label is extremely important to achieve effective pest management in crop production.
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth

Published on March 27, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.
Take the certified applicator exam in English or Spanish in Kalamazoo County on April 7

Published on March 26, 2026
The core review and exam to become a certified restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicator will be held in both English and Spanish on April 7 in Kalamazoo. Four RUP credits are available to those with a current license who attend the review.
Safeguard against spreading the invasive box tree moth

Published on March 20, 2026
Have you noticed heavy box tree moth damage on your boxwoods this season? Here's what you need to know about safely disposing of infested plants.
Beyond boxwood: Alternative landscape shrubs for Michigan gardeners

Published on March 20, 2026
Pests like the box tree moth are making homeowners wonder what they can plant that will give a similar look and feel to boxwood in their gardens.