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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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  • What can you do to manage Lymantria dispar in your landscape?

    Published on June 10, 2021
    Having problems with Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, this summer? You aren't alone!

  • Drive-by botany: Yellow rocket and Dame’s rocket

    Published on June 8, 2021
    Profiles of common roadside flora in Michigan in May 2021.

  • Place-based education in a pandemic challenging but possible

    Published on June 8, 2021
    Outdoor schoolyard learning spaces, virtual learning strategies, and small class sizes paired with safety protocols allowed some northeast Michigan students, educators and their communities to create success stories worth sharing.

  • If you planted boxwood shrubs this spring, check them for box tree moth

    Published on May 28, 2021
    A new invasive pest of boxwood, box tree moth, was found on a few boxwood shrubs sold in Michigan this spring.

  • Finding Michigan-produced seafood is just a click away at Taste the Local Difference!

    Published on May 25, 2021
    Online fisheries campaign brings together Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Sea Grant, and Taste the Local Difference to help connect public with local fish producers.

  • Periodical cicadas are emerging: Should Michigan fruit growers be concerned?

    Published on May 24, 2021
    Brood X of the periodical cicada can soon be found throughout the Midwest including parts of southern Michigan. They may become a nuisance, but don’t expect any significant fruit crop injury.

  • Reducing campus carbon emissions with MSU trees

    Published on May 21, 2021
    The MSU Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI) program reduced campus carbon dioxide emissions by 50.15 metric tons between 2015-2017.

  • Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?

    Published on May 14, 2021
    While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape.

  • Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices

    Published on May 13, 2021
    Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment.

  • Backyard conservation webinar series returns for 2021

    Published on May 13, 2021
    Popular online backyard conservation series returns for another season of lunch time webinars.

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