MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  Habitat restoration projects in Southeast Michigan preserve, restore 150 acres in 2018

  Published on December 10, 2018
  Projects on the Detroit River take a break over winter, but more are planned for 2019.

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  Research and education opportunities increase along the St. Marys River

  Published on November 6, 2018
  Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education breaks ground on a new facility, hires education and outreach specialist.

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  Michigan State University awarded North Central IPM Center

  Published on October 26, 2018
  MSU Entomology’s Lynnae Jess will co-direct the center, which supports integrated pest management (IPM), with Iowa State University.

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  Fisheries science creates connections with northeast Michigan educators and youth

  Published on October 24, 2018
  Teachers team up with scientists to explore how fisheries science experiences and Great Lakes stewardship opportunities can enhance student learning.

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  Students partner in invasive management, habitat restoration project

  Published on October 19, 2018
  Tawas Middle School students help to manage invasive Phragmites in their community – learning and having some fun along the way.

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  Cultural management strategies to reduce orchard suitability for spotted wing Drosophila

  Published on September 28, 2018
  Summary of 2018 research investigating cultural management strategies to reduce SWD in tart cherry orchards. This work was made possible thanks to funds from the Michigan Cherry Committee.

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  Invasive species in your Jambalaya?

  Published on September 25, 2018
  Cajun food lovers may be happy to learn the invasive rusty crayfish has been “demoted” from Michigan’s list of prohibited species to the restricted species list. But what does this regulation change mean for home cooks?

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  Black and pale swallow-worts: These milkweed family members are toxic to monarchs

  Published on September 4, 2018
  Swallow-worts are an invasive plant species that kill the larvae of monarch butterflies, are toxic to deer and livestock, and choke out more desirable plant species.

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  Brown marmorated stink bugs increasing in grapes

  Published on August 28, 2018
  Be on the lookout for brown marmorated stink bugs in vineyards, especially as annual crops begin to dry down before harvest.

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  Fact sheets, webinars and upcoming workshop help Saginaw Bay communities prepare for extreme storms

  Published on August 8, 2018
  Saginaw Bay watershed decision-makers, planners, residents, and other partners are invited to attend free summit on Aug. 15.