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State officials have confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid in western Antrim county. As WCMU's Rick Brewer reports, it's the second confirmed case of the invasive species in the last week following an outbreak at the Huron-Manistee National Forests.
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Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid has been found in the Huron-Manistee National Forests.
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Entomologists say insects are declining at alarming rates — one major study estimates we’re losing 2% in total insect biomass every year. Now, the National Academy of Sciences is preparing to embark on a study to understand insect trends across North America.
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The state is no longer allowing people to move or transplant certain tree species in Benzie and Manistee counties to prevent the spread of an invasive insect.
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Crickets chirp faster when it’s hotter outside, according to an old scientific observation. As parts of the world experience record-breaking heat, they’ll be especially busy this summer.
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Brown leaves and bare jack pine trees in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula may be due to an outbreak of hungry caterpillars.
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WCMU's Teresa Homsi hung out with the Anglers of the Au Sable and learned about the art of fly fishing.
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An invasive insect that attacks hemlock trees has now been found in Benzie County - 50 miles north of what was previously thought to be the edge of its infestation.
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As the weather cools down, some Michigan residents and visitors may be excited to get their fireplace going. But state officials warn people to be mindful of where their firewood came from since firewood can be a vector for invasive species.
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Some tropical bugs may take climate change harder than insects in areas where the temperature varies throughout the year.