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Pesticide Applicator Training

This course is designed for those who are studying to take the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)Exam or for those who need a refresher on safe pesticide handling. The course material follows the National Pesticide Core Manual. Those who complete the course can receive 12 RUP credits.
Smart Gardening: Controlling Grubs

Published on July 14, 2014

Learn how to mow your lawn, how to fertilize and how much to water your lawn to control grubs.
Aug 5

What Growers and Landscapers Need to Know About Box Tree Moth

August 5, 2021 12:30PM – 2:00PM Zoom Webinar

The invasive box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, has been detected in the US. Nursery and landscapers need to know how to identify the damage from this new pest.
Sep 8

Live Hop Production Monthly Webinar Series September 8

September 8, 2020 12:00PM – 1:00PM 12 - 1 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month to learn about best agronomic practices, pest management, fertility, timing of hop management activities, and more.
Aug 3

Live Hop Production Monthly Webinar Series August 3

August 3, 2020 12:00PM – 1:00PM 12 - 1 p.m.

Join us the first Monday of each month to learn about best agronomic practices, pest management, fertility, timing of hop management activities, and more.
David Smitley

Professor
smitley@msu.edu
517-355-3385
Sod webworm: Tips for your lawn

Published on May 15, 2017
Tip and tricks for managing and dealing with sod webworms on your lawn.
Comparison of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar, and Gypsy Moth (E2299)

Published on May 1, 2001
Gypsy moth, forest tent caterpillars, and Eastern tent caterpillars are often found feeding on the leaves of hardwood trees early in the summer.
Chinch bug: Tips for your lawn

Published on April 14, 2017
Advice on dealing with chinch bug on your lawn.
Michigan State University Organic Pest Management

Published on March 20, 2012
The Michigan State University Organic Pest Management Laboratory is run by Dr. Matt Grieshop and conducts research, teaching and extension in a variety of Michigan and Great Lakes agricultural commodities.
Commercially Available* Biological Control Agents for Common Greenhouse Insect Pests (E3299)

Published on November 24, 2015
This free downloadable PDF is a 6-page factsheet that provides information about the commercially-available biological control agents in the United States for the most common greenhouse insect pests.
Midwest Invasive Species Information Network

Published on March 26, 2012
Through its website, MISIN assists experts and citizen scientists in detecting, identifying and reporting invasive species.
Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouse Crops (E3296)

Published on November 23, 2015
A resources in learning scouting and monitoring for pests and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.
A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Herbaceous Perennials (E2981)

Published on November 11, 2015
Listing and description of various common pests for herbaceous perennials.
Sustainable Insect Pest Management for Cowpea in West Africa

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National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual (E3009)

Published on November 11, 2015
A way to purchase a manual that is intended as a study guide for preparing to take the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Exam.
Michigan Christmas Tree Pest Management Guide

Published on January 27, 2021
A comprehensive guide for Christmas tree pest management from insects to diseases to protecting pollinators.
Planting Techniques: A Guide for Successful Plant Establishment (E3111)

Published on November 11, 2015
Instructions and diagrams to use in planting annuals, perennials, ground covers, shrubs and trees.
Japanese beetle: Tips for your lawn

Published on May 16, 2017
Tips and advice on managing japanese beetle in your lawn.
Question and Answers about Head Lice (E2976)

Published on September 14, 2016
Guidelines to help you solve head lice problems.