There are five invasive diseases that Michigan residents should be aware of and keep an eye out for.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking people with eastern hemlock trees on their property to take time this winter and check them for signs of hemlock woolly adelgid.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

There are lots of different kinds of invasive species that Michigan residents should know about.

There are lots of different kinds of invasive species that Michigan residents should know about.

There are 10 insects on Michigan’s invasive species list, and they can cause varying levels of damage across the state.

Michigan has 10 insects on its invasive species list.

Cells from an invasive algae known as Didymo or “rock snot” have been found in the Au Sable River in Oscoda County.

There is still time to check Michigan trees for signs of beech leaf disease.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

They’re here. Stink bugs. Crawling out of their hiding spaces and into view. Ugh.

There is a constant battle in the Great Lakes to combat the sea lamprey population.

There are three invasive grasses and six invasive vines that Michigan residents should be aware of.

There are 17 species of invasive fish that Michigan officials are monitoring.

There are five invasive diseases that Michigan residents should be aware of and keep an eye out for.

Michigan has two invasive birds, the mute swan and the Eurasian collared dove.

There are eight crustaceans on Michigan’s list of invasive species that you should know about.

Michigan has eight insects on its invasive species list.

There are two mammals on Michigan’s list of invasive species to watch out for.

Jumping worms look similar to earthworms but can easily be identified because of the way they thrash around.

There are two invasive trees and seven invasive shrubs that Michigan officials want residents to be aware of.

There are two invasive trees and seven invasive shrubs that Michigan officials want residents to be aware of.

There are eight invasive herbs that Michigan officials want residents to be aware of.