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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Spotted wing Drosophila in west central Michigan: Trends, trees and traps

Published on September 5, 2019
Regional spotted wing Drosophila traps tell you when to start a spray program, not how to alter it once it’s been initiated.
Great Lakes Water Life database documents biodiversity of Great Lakes native species

Published on August 19, 2019
The Great Lakes Water Life (GLWL) hosts a broad range of ecological information and tools for use by environmental researchers and the public.
Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

Published on August 6, 2019
Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community