News
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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. -
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. -
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. -
Guidelines to assist growers with the H-2A program and immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 2
Published on April 18, 2025
Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety. -
2025 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 17, 2025
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are confirmed by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.