Resources
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Spotted Lanternfly Biology
Published on August 26, 2022
A new invasive insect pest has arrived in Michigan. Learn about the biology of the spotted lanternfly, including its hosts and impacts, and how it spreads. -
RIPPLE invasive aquatic plant brochure
Published on August 11, 2022
This brochure highlights some of Michigan’s regulated aquatic plants that are prohibited or restricted from sale due to their invasive potential. -
RIPPLE invasive fish brochure
Published on August 11, 2022
This brochure highlights some of Michigan’s regulated fish species that are prohibited or restricted from sale due to their invasive potential. -
RIPPLE invasive crayfish brochure
Published on August 11, 2022
This brochure highlights Michigan’s regulated crayfish species that are prohibited or restricted from sale due to their invasive potential. -
Identifying Trees of Michigan: E2332 Revised 2022
Published on May 23, 2022
"Identifying Trees of Michigan: E2332 Revised 2022" briefly describes 69 of the more common trees found in Michigan. -
MSU Extension Provides Viable Options for Ag and Solar Integration
Published on May 12, 2022
Michigan aims to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050 and maintain net negative greenhouse gas emissions thereafter. -
Identification Guide to Boxwood and its Lookalikes
Published on May 12, 2022
This guide will help you identify boxwoods as well as similar-looking plants so that you can tell the difference between them. -
Using Bands to Protect Shade Trees from Spongy Moth
Published on May 4, 2022
Hiding bands and barrier bands can help protect individual shade trees from spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth. -
Dealing with Spongy Moth Around Your Home or Property
Published on April 27, 2022
Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, can be an annoying pest in residential, urban and rural areas as well as forests. -
A Virus and a Fungal Disease Cause Spongy Moth Outbreaks to Collapse
Published on April 27, 2022
Two diseases that affect spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, caterpillars are the most important factors causing outbreaks to collapse. One disease is a nucleopolyhedrosis virus (NPV) and the other is a fungus called Entomophaga maimaiga.
