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The Lacey Act failed to keep Asian carp out: Can new bills before Congress do better?
Published on August 26, 2014
Federal law has placed restrictions on importation and shipping of certain non-native species since 1900, but many listed species have continued to spread. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 26, 2014
Published on August 26, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where they are detected. -
What you should know before buying or selling live aquatic organisms
Published on August 26, 2014
A number of federal and state laws limit the sale and movement of certain aquatic invasive species. These laws are now summarized in fact sheets from the National Sea Grant Law Center. -
Great Lakes science, careers, and environmental stewardship at 4-H Camp
Published on August 25, 2014
4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp campers gain science and career experience while helping to map invasive plants threatening biodiversity within Lake Huron’s coastal wetland habitats. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 22, 2014
Published on August 22, 2014
No brown marmorated stink bugs were caught during the week of Aug. 15-21, 2014. -
Vigilance needed against spotted wing Drosophila for berry growers still harvesting
Published on August 21, 2014
Use traps and salt testing of berries to determine how well your spotted wing Drosophila management program is working. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for August 19, 2014
Published on August 20, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila numbers continue to rise across the monitoring network. Protect susceptible crops where SWD are detected. -
Exotic forest plants
Published on August 19, 2014
Exotic pests are one of the more serious threats to forest health. While few exotics pose serious challenges, there are some insects, diseases and plants that do. Eradication is possible if small infestations can be detected early. -
August is tree check month
Published on August 19, 2014
Follow these five steps to spot the Asian longhorn beetle before it spots your trees! -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 15, 2014
Published on August 18, 2014
No brown marmorated stink bugs were caught during the week of Aug. 8-15, 2014.