michigan invasive species

Red swamp crayfish have been found in southwest Michigan, and the invasive species can erode banks, disrupt habitat and outcompete native wildlife.

Michigan’s box tree moth quarantine is expanding after a Genesee County detection. Homeowners should check boxwoods for chewed leaves, webbing and striped caterpillars.

Michigan has confirmed spotted lanternfly populations in eight counties, including new detections in Berrien and Washtenaw. Take photos, record the location, report it through the Eyes in the Field, and then squish it.

Simply cutting down an established Tree of Heaven can trigger new shoots from its sprawling roots. Killing the root system first is the key to stopping this invasive Michigan menace.

Mile-a-minute weed can grow six inches a day, smothering trees, shrubs, native plants, orchards, vineyards, and landscaping.

The invasive bloody red shrimp has reached Lake Superior, completing its unwanted takeover of the Great Lakes.

The elm zigzag sawfly has been found in Michigan for the first time, bringing a new invasive pest to watch.

Four popular landscape plants and two aquatic species are being added to Michigan’s invasive species list.

Invasive silver carp, known as flying fish, could threaten Michigan’s Great Lakes.

Michigan officials warn invasive lanternflies could expand across the state this summer.