Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN)

09/01/2026

Michigan State University researchers are turning to nature to help fight an invasive beetle that can quickly destroy lilies.

08/14/2026

✨Upcoming Webinar✨

From Detection to Action: eDNA, 3D Printing, and Grower Outreach for Spotted Lanternfly IPM

August 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT)

For more information and how to register, please visit: https://www.ncipmc.org/communications/webinars/

Check out the Pests and Progress monthly webinars to keep up with the latest research related to integrated pest management (IPM).

08/10/2026

Michigan’s Invasive Species Program and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are asking the public to look for and report signs of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/4244107



via Michigan Department of Natural Resources

It’s time to check trees for invasive Asian longhorned beetle Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 08/10/2026 09:41 AM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release Aug. 10, 2026Contact: Cheryl Nelson, 231-287-1714 or Joanne Foreman, 517-284-5814 It’s t...

07/20/2026

Central Ohio might seem like a strange place to encounter crustaceans, but Columbus residents have now reported several sightings of the invasive red swamp crayfish near bodies of water.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/ohio-residents-spot-invasive-crayfish-052800685.html



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Because marbled crayfish can reproduce asexually, it is quite easy for it to spread.

07/20/2026

A statewide effort is targeting invasive phragmites while infestations remain small enough to eliminate, giving Minnesota an opportunity few states still have.

https://www.startribune.com/this-invasive-reed-is-spreading-minnesota-still-has-a-chance-to-stop-it/601865455



via Star Tribune

A statewide effort is targeting invasive phragmites while infestations remain small enough to eliminate, giving Minnesota an opportunity few states still have.

07/15/2026

"In a Congress riven by divides as deep and chilly as the Great Lakes themselves, both sides of the aisle agree: invasive sea lampreys must go."

https://www.cnn.com/science/sea-lamprey-invasive-mussel-great-lakes-moonshot-c2e-spc



via CNN

Nearly 70 years ago, a moonshot project contained the threat of sea lampreys. Could another moonshot save the Great Lakes from invasive mussels?

06/23/2026

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD says a new invasive species has been detected in : the elm zigzag sawfly.

https://www.wilx.com/2026/06/23/invasive-elm-zigzag-sawfly-detected-michigan-heres-what-know/

A new invasive species has been detected in Michigan's St. Clair County.

06/08/2026

It's here! 🎉

The wait is over — the brand-new MISIN Field Observer app is officially available for download on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows!

✅ A cleaner, modern interface
✅ Better performance for field use
✅ Expanded species catalog with photos, descriptions, and look-alikes
✅ Interactive species maps with filters and year sliders
✅ Nearby species tools to see what's been reported around you
✅ Quick Capture for one-tap reporting of common species
✅ A personalized dashboard with alerts, trends, and local stats
🏅 ...and yes, BADGES are here too!

Download the new app today and start making an impact in your area.

Please note: this is an entirely new app, not an update. The previous version has been retired and removed from the stores.

05/21/2026

Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 05/21/2026 02:12 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release The following news release was issued as a b...

05/18/2026

Something big is coming to MISIN 📢📱

The MISIN mobile app is finally getting its long-overdue trip into the 21st century. 🚀

We’re excited to announce that a completely new mobile experience is on the way -- designed to make invasive species reporting faster, smoother, and more user-friendly than ever before.

The new app will feature:

* A cleaner, modern interface
* Better performance for field use
* Expanded species catalog with photos, descriptions, and look-alikes
* Interactive species maps with filters and year sliders
* Nearby species tools to see what’s been reported around you
* Quick Capture for one-tap reporting of common species
* A personalized dashboard with alerts, trends, and local stats... and best of all, BADGES!

Stay tuned for the next generation of MISIN mobile reporting. 🌿