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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.
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.
Feb 15

Field Crops Webinar Series 2021

February 15, 2021 – March 22, 2021 Online

This webinar series will prepare participants to enhance their field crop production systems and improve their bottom line in 2021 using the latest research-based information.
Mar 22

Field Crops Webinar Series 2021 - March 22

March 22, 2021 7:00PM – 8:00PM Online

This webinar series will prepare participants to enhance their field crop production systems and improve their bottom line in 2021 using the latest research-based information.
David Smitley

Professor
smitley@msu.edu
517-355-3385
Forest Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 2 (E2045)

Published on October 28, 2015
A guide to forest pest management for Commercial Applicators -- Category 2.
Exotic Forest Pests: Let's Keep Them Out of Michigan (CANR559)

Published on November 9, 2015
By being alert you can help keep these damaging pests from invading our state.
Options for Protecting Hemlock Trees from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (E3349)

Published on January 10, 2017
This bulletin provides information on effective insecticide products and application methods to protect hemlock trees from hemlock woolly adelgid, a serious invasive insect pest.
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.
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.
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.
Integrated Strategies for Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Organic Small Fruit Production

Published on December 13, 2016
Cultural, biological and chemical control of spotted wing Drosophila in organic small fruit crops.
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.
Mowing Lawn Turf (E0013TURF)

Published on June 8, 2015
Mowing is the most basic practice for maintaining lawn turf. Mowing performed at the correct height and frequency is essential to the health and density of the stand. Removing leaf tips induces plants to form new sprouts, increasing stand density.
Field Crop Pest Management: Commercial Pesticide Manual - Category 1A (E2034)

Published on October 27, 2015
This manual contains the information needed to become a certified commercial applicator in Category 1A, Field Crops. This manual is intended for use in combination with the Pesticide Applicator Core Training Manual.
Vegetable Pest Management - A Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 1B (E2160)

Published on October 28, 2015
The text about vegetable pest management for COMMERCIAL Applicators - Category 1B.
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Field Crops (E3294)

Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring are critical steps in pest management that allow managers to quantify pest pressure and the potential for crop damage.
Integrated Pest Management Resources

Published on March 21, 2012
Michigan State University's Integrated Pest Management Resources provides industry specific seasonal update, weather resources and scouting resource.
Fruit Crop Pest Management: Commercial Applicators Guide Category 1C (E2891)

Published on October 27, 2015
This bulletin covers the management and control of common pests in tree fruit — including apples, cherries, peaches, pears, plums and nuts — and small fruit — including blueberries, grapes, raspberries and strawberries