Resources

Pre-release monitoring of Alliaria petiolata (garlic mustard) invasions and the impacts of extant natural enemies in southern Michigan forests

Published on May 30, 2007
Monitoring target garlic mustard populations before releasing biocontrol agents helps improve safety, assess ecological impacts, and provides a baseline to measure the effectiveness of future releases.
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Update for Fruit Growers

Published on November 15, 2005
Information on the multi colored Asian lady beetle for fruit growers presented at the 2005 Great Lakes Fruit Worker's Meeting.
Chinas Environment in a Globalizing World

Published on January 17, 2005
Nature
Common Oak Defoliators in Michigan (It's Not Always Gypsy Moth!)

Published on August 1, 1999
The goal of this bulletin is to describe some common insects other than gypsy moth that feed on oak leaves.
Lady Beetle FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the multi colored Asian lady beetle.
About Garlic Mustard

Identification, life cycle, habitat and ecological impacts help guide management and control efforts of garlic mustard.
Garlic Mustard Management Options

A detailed summary of management options for controlling garlic mustard.
Lady Beetle Biology

The multi-colored Asian lady beetle is a beneficial predator of aphids but becomes a nuisance when it enters buildings in fall. It varies in color and spot count, with a W- or M-shaped marking on its back. Its larvae resemble tiny, spiny alligators.
Garlic Mustard Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about the invasive plant, garlic mustard.