MSU Extension Invasive Species

News

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  When is a minnow not really a minnow?

  Published on August 26, 2016
  More than 50 minnow species call the Great Lakes home, but not all small fish are minnows.

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  Youth stewardship program receives $25K national award

  Published on August 25, 2016
  Initiative has helped thousands of youth become ‘citizen scientists’ in Northeast Michigan.

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  ‘Crude Move’ webinar series discusses transportation options for crude oil

  Published on August 19, 2016
  Series helps lay out issues, risks, interests and options.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 19, 2016

  Published on August 19, 2016
  High risk of infestation of fruit continues to be expected. Susceptible crops must be protected.

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  Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 19, 2016

  Published on August 19, 2016
  Fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for brown marmorated stink bugs this season.

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  What is an alligator gar and why is Illinois trying to protect them?

  Published on August 16, 2016
  Prehistoric fish may not solve the Asian carp crisis, but four native gar species are gaining respect in Illinois.

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  Confusion with Asian longhorned beetle look-alikes

  Published on August 16, 2016
  A few native beetles are easy to mistake for the invasive Asian longhorned beetle. Here are some ways to spot the difference.

• Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for Aug. 12, 2016

  Published on August 12, 2016
  With first detection of brown marmorated stink bug nymphs occurring this season in southwest Michigan, fruit and vegetable growers in the southern Lower Peninsula should be scouting for nymphs.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 12, 2016

  Published on August 12, 2016
  Traps continue to catch high numbers of spotted wing Drosophila flies. As high risk of infestation continues to be expected, susceptible crops must be protected.

• Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for Aug. 5, 2016

  Published on August 5, 2016
  Trap catches continue to remain high, especially near untreated plantings. High risk of infestation continues to be expected; susceptible crops must be protected.