MSU releases new Bulletins Live Two Tracker Report

By Andi Anderson

Michigan State University Extension has launched the Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report to help pesticide applicators stay current with evolving federal requirements aimed at protecting endangered species. The initiative supports compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new labeling directive that ties pesticide use to live, location-based updates.

The EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two (BLT) online system provides applicators with up-to-date pesticide use limitations based on geography and timing of application. This tool replaces blanket restrictions with targeted, site-specific guidance, ensuring both environmental protection and operational flexibility for farmers and applicators.

However, because BLT updates occur without direct EPA notifications, staying informed has been a challenge for users. To address this, MSU Extension’s BLT Tracker Report now offers a biweekly summary listing:

• Products currently requiring BLT consultation,
• Newly added pesticides, and
• Pesticide use limitations specific to Michigan.

The report is intended as a reference tool, not a substitute for label instructions. Applicators must always read the “Directions for Use” section on pesticide containers and verify any restrictions through the BLT website. Products already in circulation may not immediately display new BLT requirements, so applicators should follow the label in hand for accurate guidance.

Farmers and applicators can access the full list of products with local restrictions through the EPA Data Download tool, which details county-specific limitations and mitigation measures.

The MSU Tracker initiative is supported by Project GREEEN (award GR25-052) through AgBioResearch and MSU Extension, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

For resources and the most recent Tracker Report, visit the MSU Extension or EPA websites, which also include a new BLT Frequently Asked Questions section.

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