Resources
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Pheromone Traps and the Gypsy Moth
Published on January 29, 2016
Pheromone traps are often used to track the spread of gypsy moth populations or to find populations in new areas. -
Integrated Pest Management - A Guide to Resources from Michigan State
Published on October 19, 2015
Enviro-weather addresses pest and disease issues in the following production systems: Field crops, Fruit, Trees, Turfgrass, Vegetables, Landscape and Nursery -
Noncrop Host Plants of Spotted Wing Drosophila in North America
Published on April 1, 2015
Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive fly that lays eggs in ripening and ripe berries, and stone fruits. -
A Michigan Boater's Guide to Selected Invasive Aquatic Plants
Published on September 17, 2013
This 28-page booklet offers information about selected aquatic nuisance plants. It is printed on water resistant paper. -
Sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila larvae
Published on June 20, 2013
This document describes the different methods for sampling berries for spotted wing drosophila. -
Building a spotted wing drosophila trap
Published on June 1, 2013
This document goes over the details of how to make a spotted drosophila trap. -
Spotted Wing Drosophila Identification Guide
Published on June 1, 2013
With practice, identifying spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is possible using a hand lens in the field. For the novice, this will take some practice but it is achievable after seeing a few traps with spotted wing drosophila (SWD) captures. -
Oak Wilt in Michigan's Forests
Published on April 13, 2012
This eight-page publication provides information about the pathology, symptoms and diagnosis of oak wilt disease. -
Giant Hogweed
Published on April 2, 2012
An attractive but dangerous federal noxious weed. -
MSU Research on Invasive Species
Published on March 26, 2012