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Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

Published on May 30, 2025
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.
Drive-by botany: Eastern redbud and garlic mustard

Published on May 19, 2025
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early May 2025.
Box tree moth quarantine covers 13 southern Michigan counties

Published on May 15, 2025
The regulated area for box tree moth includes 13 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair.
Learn to build a rain garden!

Published on May 8, 2025
Join us June 10, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Dimondale, MI, for a rain garden workshop for beginners.
Updated box tree moth quarantine and compliance agreement for shipping out of the quarantine counties

Published on May 8, 2025
The updated compliance agreement allows businesses seven days longer to apply insecticide treatments to comply with Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine.
Not your mother’s Roundup

Published on May 8, 2025
The ingredients in Roundup branded products have changed. What does that mean for you?
MDARD in-person core review and testing offered in Oakland County on May 28

Published on May 1, 2025
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. Participants can receive four core RUP credits.
Pain in the grass: Crabgrass

Published on April 29, 2025
Crabgrass got you crabby? Learn more about its biology to help hone your management strategies.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
What to plant in your landscape to deter deer

Published on April 25, 2025
Plan your landscaping to deter deer and mitigate damage.