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Managing invasive species on your property may feel overwhelming – but your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) can help.

Published on July 12, 2022
Free webinar July 27 will share identification tips and demonstrate treatment tricks for common invasives including garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed and several invasive shrubs.
Celebrate Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week

Published on July 1, 2022
Become familiar with aquatic invasive species and how best to prevent their spread.
Insecticide options for spotted wing drosophila control in blueberry

Published on June 28, 2022
There are many options available for spotted wing drosophila (SWD) control in blueberry, and some new ones.
Spongy moth in Christmas tree production: What to know to sell your trees

Published on June 22, 2022
Requirements for spongy moth quarantine vary based on your business model and where your selling destination is. Following MDARD guidelines will allow for a saleable crop.
How to report suspicious fish and aquatic plant sightings

Published on May 18, 2022
Reporting unusual organisms protects the environment from unwanted invasive species. Be part of the solution by sharing your observations with biologists.
Keep watch for the invasive box tree moth in 2022

Published on May 12, 2022
Monitoring and detection efforts continue to ensure box tree moth does not find a home in Michigan.
Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, season starts soon

Published on May 11, 2022
Visit a newly revised MSU Extension website to learn about spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, and what you can do to protect your trees this summer if you live in an area experiencing an outbreak.
What is that color in my pond?

Published on March 29, 2022
This article explores color changes in water features, diving into what is happening in your pond that may cause these changes.
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $26,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

Published on March 24, 2022
Twelve projects receive grant funding to educate boaters on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying equipment to protect lakes and rivers.
New online tool keeps users up-to-date on AIS regulations

Published on March 15, 2022
Regulations to protect the Great Lakes have broad impacts on entire states and countries. A new online tool displays the most up-to-date information on nonindigenous species regulation in the Great Lakes.