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Michigan Invasive Species Program

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Michigan Invasive Species Program

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Spotted Lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly sucks sap from the stems and leaves of orchard trees, grape vines, oaks, pines and other host plants.

An open hand, extended over a riverbed, holding a clump of didymo.

Didymo

Didymo mats alter habitat and food sources for fish and can make recreation difficult or unpleasant.

Puckering of beech leaves caused by beech leaf disease

Beech leaf disease

After several years of infection beech leaf disease can kill beech trees. Michigan has about 37 million beech trees.

Branch with hemlock woolly adelgid

Hemlock woolly adelgid

These tiny insects secrete white wax as they feed on sap from hemlock shoots and branches which can result in tree death.

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In Michigan, some invasive species are legally designated as either "prohibited" or "restricted." If a species is prohibited or restricted, it is unlawful to possess, introduce, import, sell or offer that species for sale as a live organism, except under certain circumstances.

View the prohibited and restricted species list
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If you are concerned about the impacts of invasive species or interested in the techniques used to control them, join us as we examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species.


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Michigan’s 22 Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas are partnerships working to address invasive species impacts on the environment, economy and human health on a regional basis throughout the state.

Contact your local CISMA if you have questions about invasive species or if you are interested in becoming involved in efforts to prevent and control invasive species in your community.

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