MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

  Published on June 24, 2022
  Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.

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  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.

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  Invasive species in your Jambalaya?

  Published on June 21, 2022
  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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  Spotted wing drosophila fly activity starting but still low this spring

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Detections of Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in southern Michigan monitoring traps show typical activity for this time in the season.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  MSU Extension’s “Wild About: Conservation” webinar series begins soon

  Published on April 22, 2022
  What do mushrooms, spongy moths, solar energy, and deer all have in common? They are part of the Wild About: Conservation webinar series starting June 7, 2022.

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  Register today for the Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz

  Published on April 22, 2022
  Be part of a Great Lakes effort to raise awareness of invasive species with boaters July 1-July 10.

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  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.