MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  The 2024 outlook for spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards

  Published on June 20, 2024
  Warm and wet conditions have sparked early detection of spotted wing drosophila, which is likely to mean 2024 will be a challenging year for protecting fruit against this pest.

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  Box tree moth quarantine covers 12 southern Michigan counties

  Published on June 19, 2024
  The regulated area for box tree moth includes 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair.

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  You found an invasive species, now what?

  Published on June 6, 2024
  New flow chart helps you decide next steps after finding an invasive species.

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  Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch helps volunteers detect invasive species in Michigan inland lakes

  Published on June 2, 2024
  A joint program between MSU and EGLE provides volunteers with training, guidance and useful tools to successfully identify and map invasive aquatic plants in their lakes.

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  Michigan Waterfowl Hunters: Help prevent the spread of invasive European Frog-bit

  Published on June 2, 2024
  Help prevent your favorite hunting spot from getting choked out by this new aquatic invasive plant by cleaning your boats and gear.

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  Great Lakes aquatic invasive plant continues its march into Michigan’s inland waters

  Published on June 2, 2024
  European Frog-bit has been discovered in several new locations.

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  European frog-bit: Be on the lookout for this aggressive invasive plant

  Published on June 2, 2024
  European frog-bit is a prolific invasive aquatic plant that is creating a mess along the shores of the Great Lakes.

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  Priority Plant Patrol encourages community scientists to watch for invasive species

  Published on April 25, 2024
  Community members can monitor sentinel trees for invasive forest pests and survey local hiking trails for priority list invasive forest plants through the Michigan Eyes on the Forest Priority Plant Patrol Program.

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  Excellence in Insect Science Symposium leverages insect-focused solutions to global grand challenges

  Published on April 16, 2024
  The Michigan State University Department of Entomology presents the Excellence in Insect Science Symposium (EIS), an event designed for idea generation and building collaboration to address global grand challenges.

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  Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

  Published on April 15, 2024
  Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers.