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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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  • 'All of us can do small things to protect our Great Lakes'

    Published on August 9, 2024
    Michigan educators bring back lasting memories, lessons learned during Shipboard Science Workshop.

  • MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

    Published on August 1, 2024
    Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.

  • Hydrilla’s arrival in Michigan: Learn how communities can safeguard inland lakes

    Published on August 1, 2024
    Join the MiCorps Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch today!

  • The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

    Published on July 26, 2024
    Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.

  • Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

    Published on July 18, 2024
    Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.

  • Is that an invasive crayfish in your fish tank?

    Published on July 11, 2024
    Use the new Great Lakes Almanac to Invasive Crayfish to learn more about pesky crustacean invaders and how to identify them.

  • The 2024 outlook for spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards

    Published on June 20, 2024
    Warm and wet conditions have sparked early detection of spotted wing drosophila, which is likely to mean 2024 will be a challenging year for protecting fruit against this pest.

  • Box tree moth quarantine covers 12 southern Michigan counties

    Published on June 19, 2024
    The regulated area for box tree moth includes 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair.

  • New box tree moth compliance agreement for quarantine counties

    Published on June 13, 2024
    A new compliance agreement will allow the shipment of Buxus outside of counties under Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine.

  • You found an invasive species, now what?

    Published on June 6, 2024
    New flow chart helps you decide next steps after finding an invasive species.

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