College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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.

Weather Outlook for 2021 in Michigan, Our Changing Growing Season Trends

Published on February 19, 2021

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With 2021 - Weather and Wildlife Session: The session will discuss the weather outlook for the 2021 growing season. Jeff Andresen, MSU Ag Climatolgist, will discuss what his crystal ball has in store for growers for 2021, and how the changing trends may impact crop growth and pest management.

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.

Mid-summer Insect Update

Published on August 5, 2021

The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Aug. 5, 2021, focuses on a mid-summer insect update, presented by Christina DiFonzo, MSU Extension field crops entomology specialist.

Using the Enviroweather Station Data for Management and Building Your Own?

Published on February 19, 2021

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With 2021 - Weather and Wildlife Session: The MSU Enviroweather system provides excellent weather information for agricultural management across the state. The system is getting a facelift that should allow users greater access to information and management tools. Keith Mason will be on hand to discuss these changes, what they will mean for users, and other potential tools the team hopes to provide to enhance crop and pest management decisions. Erin Lizotte, Long time MSU Fruit Educator, has now been charged with leading MSU’s IPM Program. She will talk a little about what direction she would like to take the program and ask for some input from participants on what you would like to see for more or better tools in pest management.

David Smitley

Professor
smitley@msu.edu
517-355-3385

Japanese Beetles (E0010TURF)

Published on April 4, 2018
The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, is a native of Japan. It was first found in the United States in New Jersey in 1916. Since then, it has gradually spread westward and has been reported in every state east of the Mississippi River.

Management of Wood-Destroying Pests: Commercial Applicators - Category 7B (E2047)

Published on October 27, 2015
This manual contains the information needed to become a certified commercial applicator in Category 7B, Wood-destroying Pests. An informational publication about management of wood destroying pests for Commercial Applicators - Category 7B.

Herbicides for Year-of-Planting Weed Control in Hardwood (E2752)

Published on September 15, 2016
Herbicides for Year-of-Planting Weed Control in Hardwood and Conifer Plantations

Microbial Pest Management: Commercial Applicators and Registered Techs Category 5B (E2435)

Published on October 27, 2015
This manual presents basic pest management and pesticide handling information for persons managing bacteria, fungi, algae or viruses in cooling towers, air washers, evaporative condensers, pulp and paper mills, sewer treatment, etc.

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.