College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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.

Smart Gardening: Controlling Grubs

Published on July 14, 2014

Learn how to mow your lawn, how to fertilize and how much to water your lawn to control grubs.

Mid-summer Insect Update

Published on August 5, 2021

The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Aug. 5, 2021, focuses on a mid-summer insect update, presented by Christina DiFonzo, MSU Extension field crops entomology specialist.

David Smitley

Professor
smitley@msu.edu
517-355-3385

A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Herbaceous Perennials (E2981)

Published on November 11, 2015
Listing and description of various common pests for herbaceous perennials.

Herbicides for Year-of-Planting Weed Control in Hardwood (E2752)

Published on September 15, 2016
Herbicides for Year-of-Planting Weed Control in Hardwood and Conifer Plantations

Japanese Beetles (E0010TURF)

Published on April 4, 2018
The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, is a native of Japan. It was first found in the United States in New Jersey in 1916. Since then, it has gradually spread westward and has been reported in every state east of the Mississippi River.

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.

Chinch bug: Tips for your lawn

Published on April 14, 2017
Advice on dealing with chinch bug on your lawn.

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.

National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual (E3009)

Published on November 11, 2015
A way to purchase a manual that is intended as a study guide for preparing to take the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Exam.

Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Vegetable Crops (E3293)

Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring for pests is a critical step in quantifying the potential damage that can be caused by a pest and implementing management strategies that are appropriately timed for maximum effect.

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.

Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouse Crops (E3296)

Published on November 23, 2015
A resources in learning scouting and monitoring for pests and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.

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.

Michigan Blueberry Facts: Fruit Rot Identification Guide (E2847)

Published on October 26, 2015
This bulletin has examples of all the blueberry infections.

Pest Management for Small Animals: Commercial Applicators - Category 7G (E2492)

Published on April 18, 2017
This manual is intended to prepare pesticide applicators in category 7G, pest management for small animals, for certification or registered technician status under the Michigan Pesticide Control Act of 1976, as amended.