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Forest Health and Invasive Pests
Michigan's forests face threats from climate change impacts and a growing list of non-native insects and fungal pathogens. Our work helps inform landowners and forest users how to protect forests from these threats.
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Hauling firewood long distances can spread invasive forest pests
Published on October 11, 2016
Fall weather means the start of firewood burning by many Michigan residents. However, cutting and hauling firewood over long distances can contribute to the spread of invasive forest pest populations around Michigan. -
Invasive pests continue to pose a threat to our forest resources
Published on June 4, 2018
The introduction of new invasive insects and disease that become established are causing a decline in many of our important forest tree species. -
Michigan citizens have a history of detecting invasive forest pests
Published on December 19, 2016
Observant and curious citizens that notice and follow up when trees begin to show signs of decline are an asset to the early detection of invasive forest pests. -
Eyes on the Forest: Outreach to Build Awareness of Current and Potential Invasive Forest Pests in Michigan
Published on August 5, 2022
Deb McCullough, a professor in the Department of Entomology, built awareness of new forest pests and pathogens with landowners, municipalities, industries and forest management agencies. -
New agreement for MSU and Canada will open up collaborations to address invasive forest pests
Published on June 22, 2017
Michigan State University and the Canadian Invasive Species Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding opening options for future collaborations addressing forest health, invasive forest pests and related issues. -
The spread of non-native invasive forest pests pose difficult problems once established in Michigan
Published on June 14, 2016
Forest pests could create serious problems if Michiganders aren’t vigilant. -
Forester 9-P11 - Forest Health Response Team
Hiring Organization: Michigan DNR
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: October 2, 2023
Job Location: TBD, MI
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Assistant Professor in Forest Health and Restoration
Hiring Organization: Utah State University
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: December 20, 2024
Job Location: Logan, Utah
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Assistant Professor in Forest Health and Ecology
Hiring Organization: Louisiana Tech University
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: August 19, 2024
Job Location: Ruston, LA
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Assistant/Associate Professor and Director, Arkansas Forest Health Research Center – Forest Disturbance Ecology
Hiring Organization: University of Arkansas at Monticello
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: May 2, 2024
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Michigan Eyes on the Forest Sentinel Tree Network
The Michigan Eyes on the Forest Sentinel Tree Network presentations provide information about invasive forest pests that could have a detrimental effect on Michigan’s forest health. Instruction for individual monitoring of a “sentinel tree” for early detection of forest pests is also provided. The length of the program can vary from one to three hours. The program is grant funded, allowing us to provide it at no cost.
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Biology and management of invasive insect pests in Michigan vineyards
Published on January 24, 2017
Video presentation of biology and management of invasive insect pests in Michigan vineyards funded by the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council. -
Deborah McCullough
Professor, Forest Entomology
mccullo6@msu.edu
517-355-7445
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Climate change projections along with expanding invasive pest ranges pose a serious threat to forest
Published on November 17, 2015
Assessing the climates impact on natural resources indicates warming temperatures will have impacts on our region’s forest resources. Beneficial longer growing seasons come with new invasive pest species which threaten the health of the forest. -
Invasive species are costly in economic and ecological damage, further introductions must be avoided
Published on July 27, 2015
A new grant project at MSU hopes to provide a better network for tracking and pinpointing possible new invasive introductions early before these invasive species get a solid foothold in Michigan. -
Eyes on the Forest | Eyes on the Forest
Linking research, outreach and communication activities to create a network of volunteer “citizen scientists” who select and monitor healthy trees, across the state, and help identify future outbreaks of invasive pests.
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Feb 27
Focus on Michigan's Forest Health
February 27, 2024 9:00AM – 3:30PM Natural Resources Building, 480 Wilson Road, Room 158, East Lansing, MI 48824
Join us for the day to learn from researchers and forest health professionals about the latest on pests and diseases that threaten Michigan's forest health.
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Michigan expands Emerald Ash Borer quarantine
Published on March 24, 2016
With the addition of four counties there remain only three counties in Michigan not subject to emerald ash borer quarantine restrictions. Movement of all hardwood firewood and regulated pulp and log material is restricted as a result of the expansion.
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