News

Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – June 19, 2018

Published on June 19, 2018
It’s a much later season for spotted wing Drosophila in 2018. Recent monitoring shows how this pest can vary from year to year.
New guide to organic management of spotted wing Drosophila released

Published on June 19, 2018
National team provides detailed information on non-chemical and insecticide approaches for fruit protection against spotted wing Drosophila.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – June 19, 2018

Published on June 19, 2018
Brown marmorated stink bugs have been caught in traps and nymphs have been detected feeding on peaches.
Invasive Species 4-H Youth Workshops set for Saginaw Bay area

Published on June 15, 2018
Middle and high school youth can make a difference by helping to map, remove species.
Free webinar series: Improving awareness of coastal storm hazards, stormwater runoff, and risk reduction strategies

Published on June 15, 2018
Decision makers and planners – check out these free webinars to gain information about how to better support your community when facing extreme storms and flooding.
New Online Tools for Aquatic Invasive Species Identification

Published on June 13, 2018
Learn to identify and report invasive species using MISIN: the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network
Trees have evolved to adapt to disturbance and site condition for success in regeneration

Published on June 4, 2018
Part 1: Disturbances like wildfire or windstorms that destroy many trees also create conditions to which native trees have developed adaptions for successful regeneration.
Invasive pests continue to pose a threat to our forest resources

Published on June 4, 2018
The introduction of new invasive insects and disease that become established are causing a decline in many of our important forest tree species.
Keep classroom pets out of the wild

Published on June 4, 2018
At the end of the school year, prevent the release of invasive plants and animals into the environment by following RIPPLE recommendations for proper handling and disposal.
Huron-Michigan Predator Diet Study gears up for summer

Published on June 1, 2018
Student researchers at MSU are busy analyzing the contents of fish stomachs collected by Great Lakes anglers.