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Invasive plant and animal species pose an enormous threat to Michigan’s biodiversity and economic well-being. MSU Extension provides educational resources to identify, assess and control invasive species throughout the state.

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  • What’s eating my viburnums and how can I stop it?

    Published on March 17, 2025
    Viburnum leaf beetle larvae and adults may devour the shrubs in Michigan.

  • Spring brings spawning fish into West Michigan streams, and you can help to monitor spawning runs in local creeks

    Published on March 12, 2025
    Michigan Sea Grant is working with Shedd Aquarium, John Ball Zoo, and GVSU to learn more about migration cues for a little-known fish species, and you can be a part of it.

  • Skippers and super skippers: What do small steelhead tell us about future runs?

    Published on March 9, 2025
    Last year’s steelhead run had many anglers concerned about steelhead populations, and the Michigan River Steelhead Program is documenting how young stocked and wild fish might translate to brighter days ahead.

  • Reminder to sign up for Bulletins Live! Two

    Published on February 28, 2025
    Participants will receive an educational presentation followed by hands-on training demonstrating how to use Bulletins Live! Two on the U.S. EPA website. Six locations are offering this training with limited availability.

  • MSU Extension course takes an active approach to address community conservation

    Published on February 13, 2025
    This 6-week, hybrid course prepares participants to work with decision makers, influence management decisions and aid in conservation efforts.

  • Spotted lanternfly resources from MSU Extension

    Published on January 14, 2025
    Learn about this invasive species with these publications by the experts at Michigan State University.

  • Advances on managing spotted wing drosophila with entomopathogenic nematodes

    Published on January 8, 2025
    Biological control agents, mainly entomopathogenic nematodes, are a great alternative to chemical insecticides for managing spotted wing drosophila.

  • Recreational fishing isn’t just about fun, it also provides food

    Published on December 16, 2024
    Harvesting local, wild-caught fish is one of the benefits of fishing. Each year, Michigan anglers fishing under a recreational license harvest fish worth over $40 million from Great Lakes waters alone.

  • Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

    Published on November 14, 2024
    Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.

  • MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop new biopesticide for invasive spotted wing drosophila

    Published on October 31, 2024
    The $325,000 grant is a partnership with Indiana University supported by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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