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Researchers release parasitoid wasps to combat invasive beetles

LANSING — Michigan State University researchers have launched a long-term effort to combat the invasive scarlet lily beetle, using specialized wasps instead of pesticides to reduce populations of the destructive garden pest. The scarlet lily beetle is an invasive insect that feeds on ...

UPDATED: MDARD, DNR expand 'Don’t Move Firewood' campaign ahead of Labor Day weekend

MICHIGAN — The Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Natural Resources (DNR) are reminding consumers to not move firewood long distances this holiday weekend to help prevent the spread of invasive insects and plant diseases, a DNR press release stated on Wednesday. The agencies are also working to expand access to certified invasive-free firewood. Firewood movement is one of the most common pathways for the spread of invasive insects and diseases, the release stated. The Michigan Invasive Species Program’s longstanding “Don’t Move Firewood” ...