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Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
High pressure from spotted wing Drosophila is continuing in some areas. Maintain protection of susceptible crops. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 11, 2015
Published on August 11, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bugs were captured from the same two hotspots again this week in Berrien and Kent counties. -
New study finds Michigan boaters unsure on invasive species prevention
Published on August 5, 2015
Boaters want to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species, but survey results suggest that many do not know which steps are now required by law. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila continues. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 4, 2015
Published on August 4, 2015
First brown marmorated stink bugs captured this season from traps at two urban sites and one apple orchard in Berrien and Kent counties at known hotspots. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) currently enrolling students
Published on August 3, 2015
Intensive volunteer leader training program geared towards individuals who want to help restore and conserve ecosystems through Michigan. -
Swimmer’s itch can quickly ruin a pleasant day at the beach
Published on August 3, 2015
Learn how to avoid this painful skin rash. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for July 28, 2015
Published on July 28, 2015
No brown marmorated stink bugs have been found in traps in the monitoring network in the fourth week of trapping. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 28, 2015
Published on July 28, 2015
Summer increase of spotted wing Drosophila is in full swing in all fruit production regions in Lower Michigan. Ripening susceptible crops need to be protected. -
Invasive species are costly in economic and ecological damage, further introductions must be avoided
Published on July 27, 2015
A new grant project at MSU hopes to provide a better network for tracking and pinpointing possible new invasive introductions early before these invasive species get a solid foothold in Michigan.