Invasive Species

Invasive plant and animal species pose an enormous threat to Michigan’s biodiversity and economic wellbeing. Emerald ash borer, garlic mustard and zebra mussels are notable examples of species that harm our state’s land and water resources. MSU Extension educators and researchers provide educational resources to identify, assess and control invasive species throughout the state.  

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• Aquatic Invasive Species of the Week!

  June 14, 2013 | Jane Herbert | Michigan Department of Environmental Quality now providing a weekly quick-read on AIS.

• HOT TOPICFirst capture of spotted wing Drosophila in Michigan for 2013

  June 11, 2013 | Rufus Isaacs | Early capture of spotted wing Drosophila emphasizes the need for monitoring and preparing for fruit ripening period.

• Report invasive species quickly and easily and look good doing it!

  June 11, 2013 | Jane Herbert | Upload sightings of invasive plants and animals to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN).

• HOT TOPICSpotted wing Drosophila monitoring should be started soon – know what to look for

  June 4, 2013 | Rufus Isaacs | MSU statewide monitoring program is getting started this week, and urges growers to be able to tell the different between spotted wing Drosophila flies and other Drosophila flies.

• Alpena youth explore impacts of invasive rusty crayfish within their local watershed

  May 28, 2013 | Brandon Schroeder | Sanborn Elementary School students study crayfish to better understand biodiversity and ecosystem health within their Thunder Bay River Watershed.

• Michigan Boater’s Guide provides on-board help with invasive aquatic plant identification

  May 23, 2013 | Jane Herbert | Hot off the press and into the boat! New aquatic invasive species guide from MSU Extension helps ID plants and provides direction on what to do when you find one.

• Spotted wing Drosophila management and control tools for small fruit growers

  April 25, 2013 | Carlos García-Salazar | MSU Extension’s small fruit program is offering classroom and hands-on training to help successfully identify, monitor and manage spotted Wing Drosophila.

• Reminder for caneberry growers to complete spotted wing Drosophila national survey by April 30

  April 11, 2013 | Diane Brown | Spotted wing Drosophila national survey for raspberry and blackberry growers closes April 30. Results will be summarized and used to guide management recommendations.

• Special Local Needs label approved for Malathion in blueberries to control spotted wing Drosophila

  April 2, 2013 | Rufus Isaacs | New Special Local Needs (24c) label allows higher rate for control of spotted wing Drosophila in Michigan blueberries.

• Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts

  April 1, 2013 | Diane Brown | An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants.

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