National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 23 to February 27) is a great time to check out the latest information about invasive species of concern in Massachusetts and what to do if you see one. Here’s what to keep an eye out for in the coming months so that you can help: What you might […]
To follow up our fall MEGa BioBlitz, we’re holding an Identification Blitz during National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 23-27). Help us identify as many of the species from this fall’s BioBlitz as possible! Between this year’s project and last year’s, we still have 448 out of 817 observations that need an ID. To participate, […]
This is the December 2025 edition of the Mass. Pest Alert newsletter, brought to you by the Massachusetts Dept. of Agricultural Resources. Here are the top 4 things to keep an eye out for this month:
This year’s BioBlitz should be MEGa fun! It will take place September 1-14, 2025 and will focus on Maple, Elm, and Grapevine (MEGa). Each of these plants is a favorite of one of three invasive insects that’s a threat to Massachusetts’ environment and economy: Asian longhorned beetle, elm zigzag sawfly, and spotted lanternfly. How to […]
This is the June 2025 edition of the Mass. Pest Alert newsletter, brought to you by the Massachusetts Dept. of Agricultural Resources. Here are the top 4 things to keep an eye out for this month: Subscribe to receive the newsletter by email. Photo credits: Chris Evans, University of Illinois; Elizabeth Barnes, MDAR; Whitney Cranshaw, […]
This is the March 2024 edition of the Mass. Pest Alert newsletter, brought to you by the Massachusetts Dept. of Agricultural Resources. Here are the top 4 things to keep an eye out for this month:
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Here’s a look back at the biggest invasive species news in Massachusetts from 2023: If you spot these or any other invasive insects, take a picture and report them on our website.
Elm zigzag sawfly (EZS) is an invasive leaf-eating insect that has recently been found in Massachusetts. It eats both native and non-native elm trees and can cause extensive leaf damage. Read more about this new pest below, and if you see an elm zigzag sawfly or their damage, please take a photo and send a […]