MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan

  Published on July 24, 2019
  As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 16, 2019

  Published on July 16, 2019
  Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging in southwest Michigan; protect susceptible crops.

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  With warmer weather, spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) populations are beginning to climb. Protect susceptible crops.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 5, 2019

  Published on July 8, 2019
  With warmer weather, more spotted wing Drosophila were trapped this week; protect susceptible crops.

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  Great Lakes aquatic invasive plant continues its march into Michigan’s inland waters

  Published on June 28, 2019
  European Frog-bit has been discovered in several new locations

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  Stakeholder engagement inspires a new design for GLANSIS database

  Published on June 27, 2019
  Website redesign adds new tool which provides side-by-side comparisons of risk assessments for individual aquatic species and more.

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  Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants!

  Published on June 27, 2019
  Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station

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  Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 26, 2019

  Published on June 26, 2019
  2019 Cool wet spring brought another slow start to spotted wing Drosophila, but now that warm weather is here, expect to begin protecting susceptible crops.

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  Special workshop on spotted wing Drosophila training for Hispanic blueberry growers

  Published on June 20, 2019
  Hispanic/Latino blueberry growers are encouraged to attend a spotted wing Drosophila training on June 26 in Fennville, Michigan.

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  Science in the Sanctuary students capture local fisheries heritage stories

  Published on June 13, 2019
  Alpena High School students uncover, share local knowledge and stories about how Lake Huron fisheries have shaped northern Michigan communities.