MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  State of the Great Lakes 2019: New assessment report identifies challenges, trends

  Published on July 10, 2020
  Michigan Sea Grant contributes to reports with assessments of aquatic invasive species.

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  Lakes Michigan-Huron water levels expected to reach summer peak in July 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  Webinar will discuss options for shore protection/stabilization with expected erosion.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 7, 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  SWD populations are active and growers should be protecting susceptible crops.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 30, 2020

  Published on June 30, 2020
  Hot weather is here and SWD populations are rising; growers should begin protecting susceptible crops.

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  The Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz is back

  Published on June 24, 2020
  Organizations across the Great Lakes have teamed up to remind boaters and anglers to clean, drain, and dry their equipment.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 23, 2020

  Published on June 23, 2020
  Warm weather is here and SWD populations are rising. Expect to begin protecting susceptible crops.

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  What’s eating my viburnums and how can I stop it?

  Published on June 19, 2020
  The invasive viburnum leaf beetle and larvae have been noticed devouring shrubs in Michigan.

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  Keep your woods healthy for tomorrow

  Published on June 17, 2020
  Forest owners have a new tool to identify and address threats to their own forest’s long-term health.

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  Preventing tick bites and detecting invasive ticks: A citizen science study

  Published on June 13, 2020
  Ticks are expanding across Michigan, but you can help prevent tick-borne diseases.

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  Self-cloning marbled crayfish are now prohibited in Michigan

  Published on June 11, 2020
  Recent addition to Michigan’s prohibited species list makes marbled crayfish illegal to possess live.