MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  GLANSIS risk explorer evaluates the potential for Great Lakes biological invasions

  Published on December 4, 2019
  The Risk Assessment Clearinghouse makes it easier for scientists and environmental managers to compare and contrast cutting-edge risk information to inform their own decisions.

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  MSU, Michigan Tech collaborate to host new Extension fisheries and aquaculture specialist in Upper Peninsula

  Published on November 14, 2019
  Michigan Sea Grant’s Dr. Lauren Jescovitch to have office at Great Lakes Research Center in Houghton, Mich.

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  7 Things to know about samurai wasps, a natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs

  Published on November 3, 2019
  The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is controlled in its home region of Asia by samurai wasps. The wasps are now found in the United States and could help control BMSB in Michigan.

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  Fish diet study reaches another milestone

  Published on October 24, 2019
  Researchers at MSU recently completed dissection of 4,538 trout, salmon, and walleye stomachs collected from Lake Huron and Lake Michigan in 2018.

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  Michigan Clean Marina Program offers best management practices information to marinas

  Published on October 18, 2019
  Workshops in U.P., Lansing, explain certification process to marina operators.

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  Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research

  Published on October 15, 2019
  National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement.

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  Deny the spotted lanternfly

  Published on October 10, 2019
  Two things you can do to help keep the spotted lanternfly out of nurseries and landscapes.

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  Extension educators receive honors at regional Sea Grant conference

  Published on October 4, 2019
  Dr. Dan O’Keefe, Steve Stewart recognized for accomplishments and impacts during their Michigan Sea Grant careers

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  Michigan Waterfowl Hunters: Help prevent the spread of invasive European Frog-bit

  Published on October 3, 2019
  Help prevent your favorite hunting spot from getting choked out by this new aquatic invasive plant by cleaning your boats and gear.

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  Brown marmorated stink bug update for Sept. 13, 2019

  Published on September 13, 2019
  Fruit and vegetable being monitored for brown marmorated stink bugs in southern Michigan have a significant increase in numbers this week. Include this pest in your management plan in susceptible crops.