MSU Extension Invasive Species

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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.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 31, 2018

  Published on July 31, 2018
  Cooler weather means more SWD activity; blueberry and other berry crops must be protected against infestation.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 31, 2018

  Published on July 31, 2018
  BMSB continue to be caught in traps in southern Michigan; keep a look-out for signs of feeding damage in susceptible crops.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 24, 2018

  Published on July 24, 2018
  Spotted wing Drosophila catches are continuing. Keep protecting fruit through harvest season.

• Database provides a diverse toolkit for the fight against aquatic invaders

  Published on July 23, 2018
  Learn how to use the online List Generator to find what species have become established in your watershed.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 17, 2018

  Published on July 17, 2018
  Levels of SWD in traps continue to rise in southern Michigan, are leveling off mid-state, and dipping a bit in the north.