Michigan has eight insects on its invasive species list.

Invasive insects can cause serious damage if not kept under control.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has a list of invasive species in the state that residents should be aware of and report if spotted.

DETROIT Mysterious seeds from China have been arriving in mailboxes around the country. According to Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural development, the seeds have shown up in 30 States so far, including Michigan. Local 4s Paula Tutmans brother, Fred Tutman, has received numerous deliveries of the mysterious seeds. Those little baggies of seeds could be a Pandoras box of problems and could create creating strongholds of invasive plant species and invasive insect species. Reach out to MDARD if you have received unsolicited seeds in the mail.