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Invasive plant and animal species pose an enormous threat to Michigan’s biodiversity and economic well-being. MSU Extension provides educational resources to identify, assess and control invasive species throughout the state.

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7 Things to know about samurai wasps, a natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs

Published on November 4, 2019

The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is controlled in its home region of Asia by samurai wasps. The wasps are now found in the United States and could help control BMSB in Michigan.

Fish diet study reaches another milestone

Published on October 24, 2019

Researchers at MSU recently completed dissection of 4,538 trout, salmon, and walleye stomachs collected from Lake Huron and Lake Michigan in 2018.

New MSU Extension educator joins Michigan Sea Grant in the Upper Peninsula

Published on October 22, 2019

Dr. Martha Gerig will work with communities and businesses to apply science-based knowledge to address Great Lakes issues in Delta and Marquette counties.

Michigan Clean Marina Program offers best management practices information to marinas

Published on October 18, 2019

Workshops in U.P., Lansing, explain certification process to marina operators.

Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research

Published on October 15, 2019

National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement.