MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  Michigan is preparing to enact interior quarantine due to invasive hemlock tree pest

  Published on February 28, 2017
  A recent outbreak of the pest within the state has prompted new legislation which will restrict the movement of hemlock products within Michigan in an effort to control this invasive pest.

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Hemlock woolly adelgid

  Published on February 26, 2017
  MSU researchers recently were awarded a total of $1 million in grant funding to prevent and control invasive species in Michigan, including hemlock woolly adelgid.

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Flowering rush

  Published on February 26, 2017
  This plant is an up and coming aquatic invasive plant in the Saginaw Bay Watershed.

• National Invasive Species Awareness Week series highlights threats Michigan faces

  Published on February 26, 2017
  Damage caused by invasive plants alone costs the U.S. estimated at $34.7 billion a year.

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Didymo

  Published on February 26, 2017
  This invasive is often called 'rock snot' and looks like wet wool.

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: New Zealand mudsnail

  Published on February 26, 2017
  When found in large numbers, tiny New Zealand mudsnails can clog water intake pipes at facilities drawing from infested waters.

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Red swamp crayfish

  Published on February 26, 2017
  This invasive can be a host for parasites and diseases and can carry crayfish fungus plague.

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Oak wilt

  Published on February 26, 2017
  MSU researchers recently were awarded a total of $1 million in grant funding to prevent and control invasive species in Michigan, including oak wilt.

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  Farming for Fish? Webinar will explore how to get started

  Published on February 16, 2017
  Webinar series for beginning farmers includes an overview of this fast-growing business sector.

• Eliminating buckthorn will improve the habitat on any property

  Published on February 9, 2017
  Eradicating buckthorn is impossible. However, by taking a serious whack at it, the native plants will sometimes take advantage of the temporary demise of the buckthorn.