Bulletins Live! Two resources from Michigan State University Extension
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EmailMSU Extension and the Pesticide Safety Education Program have developed a number of resources to help pesticide applicators navigate the Bulletins Live! Two system and comply with federal endangered species regulations.
In 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced Bulletins Live! Two (BLT), an enhanced version of its original Bulletins Live! system. This online tool assists pesticide applicators in meeting the requirements of the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), which safeguards endangered species and their habitats.
The BLT system helps users identify whether a specific pesticide application (date and location specific) falls within a pesticide use limitation area (PULA). It also provides detailed information on pesticide use restrictions and enables applicators to document their compliance efforts.
Learn more about Bulletins Live! Two with the resources below. Be sure to visit the Bulletins Live! Two website through Michigan State University Extension to check out additional resources.
Get started with Bulletins Live! Two
- Introduction to Bulletins Live! Two – A general overview of the BLT system and its purpose.
- Bulletins Live! Two Tutorial Video – Step-by-step instructions for using the BLT website to check for pesticide use limitations.
- Frequently Asked Questions about Bulletins Live! Two - Consider this list of common questions and concerns related to BLT and ESA.
Track the current products impacted
- Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report – A biweekly summary of products affected by BLT directives in Michigan, highlighting new products that include the BLT directive on the label and those with potential use limitations in Michigan.
EPA and MDARD resources
- EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two Website – A direct link to the EPA Bulletins Live! Two website to search pesticide use limitations by state or county.
- EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two Toolbox– A collection of educational resources such as guidance documents, handouts, presentations, webinars and other informational tools focused on EPA’s efforts related to endangered species.
- Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Resources on Pesticide and Endangered Species - Guidance materials and tools to help pesticide applicators understand and comply with the ESA requirements, including approved mitigation menu, county-specific endangered species map and state-specific compliance resources.
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Support contacts
Experts from the EPA, MDARD and Michigan State University Extension are available to assist with questions and provide support related to BLT.
- EPA Help Desk: Endangered Species Protection Program – 1-844-447-3813
- MDARD Pesticide Program: mdard-pesticide@michigan.gov
- Michigan State University:
- Erin Lizotte – Integrated Pest Management Coordinator and Senior Statewide Educator. Email: taylo548@msu.edu | Phone: 231-944-6504
- Safa Alzohairy – Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator. Email: safa@msu.edu | Phone: 517-353-9903
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This article was enhanced using AI-based editing tools to improve clarity, structure and readability.
This work is supported by Project GREEEN, project award number GR25-052, from AgBioResearch and MSU Extension at Michigan State University, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
This work is funded in part by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, through the Western Integrated Pest Management Center, and is also supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program (grant no 2024-70006-43569) from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
