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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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  • Michigan citizens have a history of detecting invasive forest pests

    Published on December 19, 2016
    Observant and curious citizens that notice and follow up when trees begin to show signs of decline are an asset to the early detection of invasive forest pests.

  • 2017 Tree Fruit IPM School registration is now open

    Published on December 14, 2016
    Learn key challenges in orchard systems and how to optimize IPM strategies at Feb. 1-3 Tree Fruit IPM School.

  • Managing spotted wing Drosophila in organic small fruit

    Published on December 13, 2016
    Michigan State University releases new resource on useful information for managing spotted wing Drosophila in organic small fruit production.

  • Explore Michigan’s wonderful world of crayfish

    Published on December 12, 2016
    A new poster celebrates biodiversity of these freshwater crustaceans.

  • Biology’s new frontier could have big implications for Great Lakes fish

    Published on December 5, 2016
    New research shows that epigenetics play a major role in the domestication of hatchery trout.

  • Policy brief aims to improve boater education and prevent spread of aquatic invaders

    Published on December 2, 2016
    Michigan boaters want to protect our waters from invaders. New recommendations may help in teaching them how.

  • Is it beech bark disease?

    Published on November 11, 2016
    Avoid confusion about this exotic invasion using some basic clues.

  • Early detection is vital for success in combating invasive pests

    Published on November 8, 2016
    Once established on a widespread scale, hope for eradication of unwanted invasive pests is unlikely. Early detection, teamed with a rapid, efficient response, is our best hope to reduce damage caused by these unwanted pests.

  • Ottawa County Water Quality Forum set for Nov. 21

    Published on November 8, 2016
    Lead, public water supply among topics on agenda

  • Great Lakes freighters - and crews - get ready for 'winter layup'

    Published on November 7, 2016
    After another successful year, our Great Lakes Education schoolships join in this annual rite.

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