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See it, squish itโ: Essential tips for Michigan to combat its least wanted invasive species
Read full article: See it, squish itโ: Essential tips for Michigan to combat its least wanted invasive speciesLocal 4 looks forward to the leaves changing color this time of year, but we must also be aware of invasive species.
Check your boxwood plants: Invasive box tree moth found in Lapeer County
Read full article: Check your boxwood plants: Invasive box tree moth found in Lapeer CountyThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the invasive box tree moth has been detected in Lapeer County.
Why the Michigan DNR wants you to squish this bug if you see it
Read full article: Why the Michigan DNR wants you to squish this bug if you see itNow is the prime time to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly! Late summer to early fall is the most likely season to spot the colorful planthoppers
Michigan officials wants you to check trees for signs of Asian longhorned beetles
Read full article: Michigan officials wants you to check trees for signs of Asian longhorned beetlesEnvironmental officials want you to start checking your trees for adult Asian longhorned beetles because the invasive beetle starts to emerge this month.
How to identify a spotted lanternfly and what you should do if you find one in Michigan
Read full article: How to identify a spotted lanternfly and what you should do if you find one in MichiganLast year, Michigan confirmed the stateโs first detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly after a small population was found in Oakland County.
This aphid could help combat invasive garlic mustard in Michigan
Read full article: This aphid could help combat invasive garlic mustard in MichiganDo you combat garlic mustard every spring? Youโll be happy to find out that researchers are tracking an aphid that loves to feed on this invasive herb.
Beech leaf disease found in more SE Michigan counties; Thereโs still time to check your trees
Read full article: Beech leaf disease found in more SE Michigan counties; Thereโs still time to check your treesInvasive beech leaf disease was first confirmed in Michigan in St. Clair County in July. Since then, it has been detected in Oakland and Wayne counties.
Michigan has 8 invasive crustaceans to watch out for: Hereโs what they are and the threat they pose
Read full article: Michigan has 8 invasive crustaceans to watch out for: Hereโs what they are and the threat they poseThere are eight crustaceans on Michiganโs list of invasive species that you should know about.
Invasive algal bloom โrock snotโ found in Boardman River in Grand Traverse County
Read full article: Invasive algal bloom โrock snotโ found in Boardman River in Grand Traverse CountyDidymo, a nuisance alga known as โrock snotโ has been identified in a stretch of the Boardman River in Blair Township in Grand Traverse County.
One of the worldโs largest moths, the atlas, was found in the United States for the first time
Read full article: One of the worldโs largest moths, the atlas, was found in the United States for the first timeMeet the atlas moth. Itโs one of the largest moths in the world and it was detected in the United States for the first time.
Invasive spotted lanternfly detected in Oakland County, a first in Michigan: What to know
Read full article: Invasive spotted lanternfly detected in Oakland County, a first in Michigan: What to knowMichigan has confirmed the stateโs first detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly after a small population was found in Oakland County.
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Michigan for first time: What to know
Read full article: Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Michigan for first time: What to knowMichigan has confirmed the stateโs first detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly after a small population was found in Oakland County.
Start checking trees for signs of Asian longhorned beetles: What they are, why theyโre a threat
Read full article: Start checking trees for signs of Asian longhorned beetles: What they are, why theyโre a threatEnvironmental officials want you to start checking your trees for adult Asian longhorned beetles because the invasive beetle starts to emerge this month.
Get Caught Up: Michigan residents urged to keep an eye for invasive spotted lanternfly
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Michigan residents urged to keep an eye for invasive spotted lanternflyMichigan officials want residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that threatens agriculture and natural resources.
Letโs talk about Michiganโs 2 invasive mammals: A large, destructive rodent and aggressive wild boars
Read full article: Letโs talk about Michiganโs 2 invasive mammals: A large, destructive rodent and aggressive wild boarsThere are two mammals on Michiganโs list of invasive species to watch out for.
Spotted lanternfly โcould reach Michigan at any timeโ: What to know about this invasive species
Read full article: Spotted lanternfly โcould reach Michigan at any timeโ: What to know about this invasive speciesMichigan officials want residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that threatens agriculture and natural resources.
Invasive beech leaf disease confirmed in Michigan for 1st time: What to know
Read full article: Invasive beech leaf disease confirmed in Michigan for 1st time: What to knowInvasive beech leaf disease has been found in a small private woodlot in southern St. Clair County, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Invasive beech leaf disease confirmed in St. Clair County: What to look out for
Read full article: Invasive beech leaf disease confirmed in St. Clair County: What to look out forInvasive beech leaf disease has been found in a small private woodlot in southern St. Clair County, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Letโs talk about Michiganโs invasive aquatic plants: How to identify them and the dangers they pose
Read full article: Letโs talk about Michiganโs invasive aquatic plants: How to identify them and the dangers they poseThere are two invasive trees and seven invasive shrubs that Michigan officials want residents to be aware of.
Whatโs the buzz with pollinators? Help natureโs fertilizers at these June events in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Whatโs the buzz with pollinators? Help natureโs fertilizers at these June events in Ann ArborOn Saturday, June 25, the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation will help local pollinators by clearing weeds and invasive plants at two parks.
Letโs talk about Michiganโs invasive trees and shrubs: How to identify them and the threat they pose
Read full article: Letโs talk about Michiganโs invasive trees and shrubs: How to identify them and the threat they poseThere are two invasive trees and seven invasive shrubs that Michigan officials want residents to be aware of.
Bodies of invasive spotted lanternfly found in Michigan
Read full article: Bodies of invasive spotted lanternfly found in MichiganLANSING, Mich. โ Dead spotted lanternfly insects were found in Michigan in recent weeks, according to The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). MDARD is asking freight carriers, warehouse workers and delivery drivers to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly. Officials said there is no evidence of an established population of the spotted lanternfly in Michigan. The spotted lanternfly sucks sap from host plants and secrets large amounts of a sugar-rich, sticky liquid called honeydew. People involved in transporting and handling goods or freight should become familiar with identifying spotted lanternfly adults and egg masses.
New website helps identify woody invasive plants in Michigan
Read full article: New website helps identify woody invasive plants in MichiganA new website can help you identify potentially invasive plants in your backyard in Michigan. Across the eight Great Lakes states and Ontario, 28 woody plant species are regulated as invasive by at least one jurisdiction. Multiflora rose, black locust, Tatarian honeysuckle and glossy buckthorn are just some of the woody invasive species found in Michigan. Now these plants pose a serious threat to natural areas in the Great Lakes region, outcompeting native plants and damaging wildlife habitat. The Woody Invasives of the Great Lakes Collaborative is one of several regional invasive species initiatives supported by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Spotted lanternfly could be next invasive species in Michigan: What to know
Read full article: Spotted lanternfly could be next invasive species in Michigan: What to knowDETROIT Michigan could soon have a new addition to its invasive species list: spotted lanternfly. To date, spotted lanternfly has not been detected in Michigan, but it has been detected spreading across the nation, including in Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia. Related: Michigan adds invasive marbled crayfish to prohibited species listAdult spotted lanternflies are identifiable by their bright body and wing colors. Spotted lanternfly could negatively impact our grape industry, said Robert Miller, invasive species prevention and response specialist for MDARD. Related: 11 invasive species to watch out for in Michigan