New pesticide quick reference available for Michigan chestnut growers through Michigan State University Extension.
Posted on December 23, 2014 by Erin Lizotte, Michigan State University Extension
In an effort to assist chestnut growers in making pesticide decisions, a new quick reference has been created and is currently available at www.cnchemicals.com/ or download it directly: Pesticides Registered for Edible Chestnuts, 2015. The packet includes registered insecticides, fungicides and herbicides as well as a guide to seasonal pest occurrence in Michigan.
To protect yourself, others, and the environment, always read the label before applying any pesticide. Although efforts have been made to check the accuracy of information presented, it is the responsibility of the person using this information to verify that it is correct by reading the corresponding pesticide label in its entirety before using the product. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by Michigan State University Extension or bias against those not mentioned. Information presented here does not supersede the label directions.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Agreement No. 2013-41534-21068. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
This article was published by Michigan State University Extension. For more information, visit http://www.cnchemicals.com/. To have a digest of information delivered straight to your email inbox, visit http://bit.ly/MSUENews. To contact an expert in your area, visit http://www.cnchemicals.com/, or call 888-MSUE4MI (888-678-3464).
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