Michigan State University Extension seeks input from pesticide applicators and agribusiness on new EPA regulations
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EmailPlease complete this brief survey to assist MSU Extension in identifying needs related to pesticide label changes, Bulletins Live! Two and the Endangered Species Act.
An increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to use the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations designed to protect endangered species and their habitats. Anyone applying agricultural pesticides, certified or not, should be aware of upcoming changes to pesticide labels across the United States.
To address concerns about the impact of pesticides on threatened or endangered species, and in response to ongoing litigation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed an online system called Bulletins Live! Two. This system determines whether additional pesticide use limitations are necessary based on the site location, pesticide product and application month. The system is intended to avoid blanket use restrictions.
To best support pesticide applicators during the implementation of these new regulations, Michigan State University Extension is asking Michigan residents involved in agricultural pesticide regulation, sales or application to complete this brief survey:
The results will help inform feedback to EPA and guide future educational programming and resource development. Thank you for your time and input!
For more information on how to navigate Bulletins Live! Two, view the EPA tutorial. To learn more about changes related to the Bulletins Live! Two system, visit the Michigan State University Extension Bulletins Live! Two webpage. To explore how Michigan State University Extension supports biodiversity conservation in Michigan, including efforts to protect listed species and critical habitats, visit the Michigan Natural Feature Inventory website.
This work is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program [grant no 2024-70006-43569] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 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.
