MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  Keep your woods healthy for tomorrow

  Published on June 17, 2020
  Forest owners have a new tool to identify and address threats to their own forest’s long-term health.

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  Preventing tick bites and detecting invasive ticks: A citizen science study

  Published on June 13, 2020
  Ticks are expanding across Michigan, but you can help prevent tick-borne diseases.

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  Self-cloning marbled crayfish are now prohibited in Michigan

  Published on June 11, 2020
  Recent addition to Michigan’s prohibited species list makes marbled crayfish illegal to possess live.

• Fish and a changing climate: Researchers compile database to support management of freshwater fisheries under climate change

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Understanding how fish are affected by climate changes is a critical component of informing freshwater fisheries management.

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  Registered applicators are prohibited from using Restricted Use Pesticides

  Published on June 1, 2020
  As part of the MDARD’s Temporary Registered Applicator Program, registered applicators are prohibited from purchasing, applying, mixing or loading Restructured Use Pesticides.

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  Lymantria dispar caterpillars are out and about

  Published on June 1, 2020
  Oaks and many other trees are likely to be defoliated by Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, this summer in many areas of Lower Michigan.

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  Garlic mustard: Michigan’s worst woodland weed

  Published on May 22, 2020
  This invasive weed is rapidly taking over the forest floor, replacing important habitat for plants and animals alike.

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  Celebrating Great Lakes youth stewardship leaders

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Alpena High School senior selected as the State of Michigan's Environmental Service Award Competition winner for exploration and education relating to marine debris in the Great Lakes.

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  Giant wasps aren’t coming for you

  Published on May 8, 2020
  Facts about the giant invasive hornet.

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  Alien language: Using controlled vocabulary to talk about invasive species

  Published on April 26, 2020
  Part 3: Researchers can use different words to refer to the same phenomenon; agreed-upon definitions can help.