Resources

Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) test locations

Published on April 9, 2012
A list of state-wide Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) testings is available from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development,
Turfgrass Pest Management: Training Manual For Comm Applicators - Category 3A

Published on April 2, 2012
This manual provides the information readers need to become Michigan certified commercial applicators in Category 3A, Turfgrass Pests. It's also useful to homeowners and others.
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.
MSU Diagnostics Lab

Published on March 15, 2012
Michigan State University Diagnostic Services specializes in plant pathology, entomology, nematology and weed science work as a team to diagnose plant health and pest-related problems.
Pre-release monitoring of Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) invasions and the impacts of extant natural enemies in southern Michigan forests

Published on May 30, 2007
Monitoring target garlic mustard populations before releasing biocontrol agents helps improve safety, assess ecological impacts, and provides a baseline to measure the effectiveness of future releases.
About Garlic Mustard

Identification, life cycle, habitat and ecological impacts help guide management and control efforts of garlic mustard.
Garlic Mustard Management Options

A detailed summary of management options for controlling garlic mustard.
Garlic Mustard Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about the invasive plant, garlic mustard.