Resources

Firewood Heating and Treatment Technologies

Published on August 24, 2023
Technologies to sanitize firewood and prevent invasive insect spread.
Conservation Stewards Program Flyer

Published on June 1, 2023
Participate in the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) and explore the foundations of conservation in Michigan and its diverse terrestrial, wetland and aquatic ecosystems.
What You Need to Know About Michigan’s Ticks

Published on May 23, 2023
Learn what to expect when entering a forest, methods of tick identification, ways to avoid tick bites, as well as information on Lyme disease.
Michigan Chestnut Management Guide

Published on March 23, 2023
Nutrient management, weed, pest and disease control guide for Michigan chestnuts.
Michigan Christmas Tree Pest Management Guide

Published on March 7, 2023
A comprehensive guide for Christmas tree pest management from insects to diseases to protecting pollinators.
Spotted Lanternfly Biology

Published on August 26, 2022
A new invasive insect pest has arrived in Michigan. Learn about the biology of the spotted lanternfly, including its hosts and impacts, and how it spreads.
Identifying Trees of Michigan: E2332 Revised 2022

Published on May 23, 2022
"Identifying Trees of Michigan: E2332 Revised 2022" briefly describes 69 of the more common trees found in Michigan.
Using Bands to Protect Shade Trees from Spongy Moth

Published on May 4, 2022
Hiding bands and barrier bands can help protect individual shade trees from spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth.
A Virus and a Fungal Disease Cause Spongy Moth Outbreaks to Collapse

Published on April 27, 2022
Two diseases that affect spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, caterpillars are the most important factors causing outbreaks to collapse. One disease is a nucleopolyhedrosis virus (NPV) and the other is a fungus called Entomophaga maimaiga.
Dealing with Spongy Moth Around Your Home or Property

Published on April 27, 2022
Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, can be an annoying pest in residential, urban and rural areas as well as forests.