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Priority Plant Patrol encourages community scientists to watch for invasive species
Published on April 25, 2024
Community members can monitor sentinel trees for invasive forest pests and survey local hiking trails for priority list invasive forest plants through the Michigan Eyes on the Forest Priority Plant Patrol Program. -
Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges
Published on April 16, 2024
The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges. -
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on April 15, 2024
Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers. -
New video on sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila to guide your IPM program
Published on April 11, 2024
How-to guide with equipment list for spotted wing drosophila sampling. -
Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating spongy moth caterpillars next spring
Published on April 8, 2024
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch. -
Balsam woolly adelgid found in Michigan
Published on April 2, 2024
Balsam woolly adelgid is a threat to fir trees throughout Michigan. -
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers
Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management. -
Project GREEEN advancing research on harmful plant insects
Published on February 28, 2024
MSU researchers use Project GREEEN funding to mitigate damage from some of the most destructive insects in Michigan agriculture. -
Foes or food? Foraging for Great Lakes invasive species
Published on February 23, 2024
Many invasive species, from garlic mustard to grass carp, were deliberately introduced to the United States because they were once a valuable food source. -
The cloning crayfish conundrum: A threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem
Published on February 23, 2024
While not in the Great Lakes -- yet -- its ability to outcompete native species make the marbled crayfish a significant risk to the Great Lakes.