pests

The city of Dearborn has deployed 460 underground rat traps in the sewer system to decrease rat populations.

Black ash trees are threatened by the invasive emerald ash borer. Indigenous groups have used the trees for traditional basket making for generations. New research from Michigan State University explores the link between the pest and the basket making tradition.

Invasive spotted lanternflies have been detected in Michigan. The insects pose a threat to plants, crops, and properties.

Box tree moth has been confirmed by the USDA.

State officials are calling on residents to get involved and kill these bugs at all costs. The spotted lanternfly isn't dangerous to humans or pets but could cost the country's agricultural industry.

The hemlock woolly adelgid is killing eastern hemlock trees. The insect is small and hard to see, but it leaves a tell-tale sign.

The state of Michigan is expanding quarantines to try to stop a pest from killing hemlock trees. Michigan’s 170 million hemlock trees are important…

The City of Grand Rapids is working to revive its urban forest. Lindsey Smith visited the committee in charge of the effort to find out how things are…

(by Steve Carmody)College students are moving into dorms and off campus apartments this week across Michigan. There is a concern the students may…