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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• 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.

• HOT TOPICIntegrated pest management resources at MSU

  April 1, 2013 | Erin Lizotte | As the 2013 season approaches, get up-to-date on the latest resources and tools to help you make in-season pest management decisions.

• Spotted wing Drosophila national survey for caneberry growers will guide options for control

  April 1, 2013 | Diane Brown | Raspberry and blackberry growers are encouraged to share their experiences with spotted wing Drosophila in this national survey that will review insecticide needs and where labeling can be expanded.

• HOT TOPICThe 2013 Great Lakes Education Program – don’t miss the boat!

  March 21, 2013 | Steve Stewart | The Great Lakes Education Program begins its 23rd year of advancing Great Lakes literacy among K-12 students throughout Southeast Michigan.

• HOT TOPICBrown marmorated stink bug in Michigan 2013 update

  March 6, 2013 | Michael Haas | An invasive pest, the brown marmorated stink bug has now been found in 12 of 68 Lower Peninsula counties. MSU will continue to trap and monitor in 2013.

• What are the barriers to protecting Michigan’s inland lakes?

  March 4, 2013 | Jane Herbert | Report identifies lack of local leadership as one barrier to lake management.

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