News

Black and pale swallow-worts: These milkweed family members are toxic to monarchs

Published on September 4, 2018
Swallow-worts are an invasive plant species that kill the larvae of monarch butterflies, are toxic to deer and livestock, and choke out more desirable plant species.
Brown marmorated stink bugs increasing in grapes

Published on August 28, 2018
Be on the lookout for brown marmorated stink bugs in vineyards, especially as annual crops begin to dry down before harvest.
Fact sheets, webinars and upcoming workshop help Saginaw Bay communities prepare for extreme storms

Published on August 8, 2018
Saginaw Bay watershed decision-makers, planners, residents, and other partners are invited to attend free summit on Aug. 15.
Collaboration and connecting the dots are key goals for new Outreach Specialist

Published on August 2, 2018
Chiara Zuccarino-Crowe will begin shared position with Michigan Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Environmental Laboratory on August 13, 2018.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 31, 2018

Published on July 31, 2018
BMSB continue to be caught in traps in southern Michigan; keep a look-out for signs of feeding damage in susceptible crops.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 31, 2018

Published on July 31, 2018
Cooler weather means more SWD activity; blueberry and other berry crops must be protected against infestation.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 24, 2018

Published on July 24, 2018
Spotted wing Drosophila catches are continuing. Keep protecting fruit through harvest season.
Database provides a diverse toolkit for the fight against aquatic invaders

Published on July 23, 2018
Learn how to use the online List Generator to find what species have become established in your watershed.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 17, 2018

Published on July 17, 2018
Levels of SWD in traps continue to rise in southern Michigan, are leveling off mid-state, and dipping a bit in the north.
Spotted wing Drosophila update for cherry growers – July 13, 2018

Published on July 13, 2018
SWD numbers are six times higher than in past years at this time during the season. Although trap numbers are down this week, be cautious with management decisions as rain, humidity and wet weather will likely stimulate SWD activity.