Resources

Respiratory Protection Requirements in Agriculture – Guidance & Resources

Published on October 1, 2025
A practical guide for agricultural producers on complying with EPA, MDARD, MIOSHA and OSHA standards to ensure safe respirator use and worker protection. An accessible format for visually impaired users is also available.
Native Bee Habitat Management on Urban Farms in the Great Lakes Region

Published on September 29, 2025
This pocket guide provides growers an overview on managing native bees for crop pollination in urban areas. With a focus on wildflower plantings, it includes steps for habitat implementation and maintenance, and valuable native bee and plant profiles.
Alerta Sobre La Polilla Del Boj

Published on July 31, 2025
Utilice la información proporcionada en esta hoja de consejos para buscar la polilla del boj (BTM) e informar cualquier posible avistamiento.
Box Tree Moth Alert

Published on July 31, 2025
Use the information provided in this tip sheet to look for box tree moth (BTM) and report any possible sightings.
What You Need to Know About Michigan’s Ticks

Published on July 25, 2025
Learn what to expect when entering a forest, methods of tick identification, ways to avoid tick bites, as well as information on Lyme disease.
Common Flower Visitors in Michigan

Published on May 19, 2025
This document describes features and behaviors unique to 5 groups of bees and 5 butterfly species. These signs can be downloaded and used in your garden to highlight common pollinators.
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Spotted Lanternfly – A Guide for Homeowners and Residents in Michigan

Published on September 17, 2024
A guide for Michigan homeowners and residents on spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has become established in several U.S. states including Michigan.
Balsam Woolly Adelgid in Michigan

Published on May 28, 2024
A fact sheet on the presence of Balsam Woolly Adelgid in Michigan
Field Horsetail: A Plant As Old As Time

Published on February 2, 2024
Explore what it is about field horsetail that makes it so persistent and what the options are if it is undesirable.