News
-
Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you!
Published on May 9, 2024
Need help identifying a grass? Learn how to capture those critical photos that can help your identifier. -
MDARD in-person core testing and core review offered in Oakland County
Published on May 9, 2024
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test on May 31 in Pontiac, Michigan. Private and commercial core and the fumigation, aerial standard tests will be available. -
The tulip craze: Origins of the tulip
Published on May 1, 2024
Tulips were brought back to the Netherlands in the 1500s and became a backbone of the Dutch culture. -
Pesticide applicator certification in-person review and core testing in Centreville on May 13
Published on April 23, 2024
A mandatory core review will precede the pesticide applicator certification testing. Private and commercial core and the fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
Alternatives to Callery pear, an invasive and troublesome landscape tree
Published on April 22, 2024
For homeowners or landscapers in Michigan looking to plant small to medium flowering trees this spring, consider these alternatives to Callery pear. -
What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?
Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees. -
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of
Published on April 17, 2024
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. -
Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges
Published on April 16, 2024
The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges. -
Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating spongy moth caterpillars next spring
Published on April 8, 2024
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch. -
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management
Published on April 5, 2024
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.