The lab seeks to enhance the design and management of ecologically-based pest management systems by understanding the influence of habitat and landscape structure on insect pests and beneficials. MSU's Purple Loosestrife Project is working with K-12 teaching professionals, naturalists, property managers and citizen groups to control purple loosestrife and foster stewardship of our natural resources. We are rearing and releasing natural enemies of the invasive weed and encouraging others to do the same. This site includes additional biological control links. MSU Extension - Visit the MSUE home page and locate your county office 's directory.
Some manuals are available online.
It also includes information with statistics about specific commodities grown in Michigan. See the schedule for pesticide applicator recertification seminars .