MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  Invasive yellow floating heart: A previously popular water garden plant causes problems in Michigan’s lakes and ponds

  Published on June 28, 2023
  The invasive yellow floating heart was once common in water gardens across Michigan, but has been a prohibited plant in Michigan for over a decade.

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  Educational packaging coming to a local pet and pond retailer near you

  Published on June 15, 2023
  The RIPPLE program reminds pond and aquarium keepers to be responsible owners and never release unwanted plants or pets into waterways.

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  Stop the Cray – Drink Away! A look inside a new collaboration for invasive species education

  Published on June 8, 2023
  MSU Extension and Trail Point Brewing Co. have joined forces to spread awareness of troublesome aquatic invasive species through a new innovative outreach and education event this summer.

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  Beech leaf disease: A new risk to Michigan beech trees

  Published on May 24, 2023
  Changes in leaf color and decline in tree health appear in trees infected with beech leaf disease.

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  A guide to aphids that feed on garlic mustard in Michigan

  Published on May 17, 2023
  Can these tiny insects help in the fight against invasive plants?

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  Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

  Published on May 8, 2023
  Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers.

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  MSU researchers seeking solutions for spotted wing drosophila

  Published on April 24, 2023
  The invasive fruit fly spotted wing drosophila damages soft-fleshed fruits such as berries and cherries.

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  Multi-institutional team of weed scientists helping build genomic resources for agriculture industry, scientific community

  Published on April 10, 2023
  The International Weed Genomics Consortium is geared toward assembling genomes to combat weed issues in plant agriculture and develop a greater understanding of plant functions.

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  Lily leaf beetles continue to spread in Michigan

  Published on March 14, 2023
  Monitor lilies throughout Michigan’s growing season for signs of lily leaf beetle larvae, feeding damage or eggs.

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  A Great Lakes gold rush: Invasion of a costly clam

  Published on February 17, 2023
  The golden clam was first reported in the Great Lakes region in 2001.