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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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  • Staying safe outdoors during tick season

    Published on June 6, 2019
    There are so many possibilities for us to be bitten by ticks this summer, learn how to prevent and protect yourself from them.

  • Learn tools to manage spotted wing Drosophila at southwest Michigan workshop

    Published on May 31, 2019
    Learn how to use IPM tools to manage spotted wing Drosophila populations more effectively while keeping more money in your pocket

  • Btk: One management option for Lymantria dispar

    Published on May 22, 2019
    Answers to frequently asked questions about using Bt products to control Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during outbreaks.

  • Summer 2019: High Great Lakes levels likely for lakes Michigan, Huron

    Published on May 15, 2019
    Infrastructure damage and beach erosion highly possible for coastal communities.

  • Videos from the 2019 South Haven workshop address Lake Michigan fisheries management, prey fish, and mass marking

    Published on May 14, 2019
    In case you missed it, new videos highlight presentations on the state of Lake Michigan fisheries.

  • Local governments weigh in on Grand River Waterway dredging project that would destroy fish habitat

    Published on May 9, 2019
    State funding was appropriated for channelization of 22.5 miles of the Grand River. Downstream communities are voicing concerns over long-term economic and environmental costs.

  • The Cryptic Nuisance: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Michigan

    Published on May 1, 2019
    Understanding the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) and why it is actively growing each year in population.

  • Infestations of Lymantria dispar increase during drought

    Published on May 1, 2019
    Localized rainfall patterns can lead to infestations of Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, caterpillars in Michigan.

  • The GLANSIS Map Explorer: Tracking Great Lakes Invaders

    Published on April 25, 2019
    The Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS) is a user-friendly information portal designed specifically for the Great Lakes basin, using verified reports to document the spread of non-native species.

  • Aquatic plant species prohibited from sale in Michigan

    Published on April 19, 2019
    There are currently 18 aquatic plant species that are prohibited from sale in Michigan as they pose a threat to the local ecosystem.

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