Effectively controlling pests - weeds, insects and diseases - is critical to assuring healthy crops.
Pesticides are one of many tools available to us for effective protection of crops from weeds, insects, and diseases.
The MDA is the lead state agency for pesticide and fertilizer environmental and regulatory functions in Minnesota und
This guidance information is provided by the MDA to assist chlorpyrifos applicators in interpreting application setba
Detections in Water
Maintaining Minnesota's water quality is a priority for the MDA.
Chlorpyrifos use in Minnesota
On January 1, 2022, the MDA cancelled 34 chlorpyrifos p
Pesticide BMPs for Turfgrass (lawns and golf courses)
The MDA adopted best management practices (BMPs) for turfg
