Local 4 looks forward to the leaves changing color this time of year, but we must also be aware of invasive species.

Michigan has confirmed the invasive spotted lanternfly has now been found in Monroe, Wayne and Oakland counties.

Michigan has confirmed the invasive spotted lanternfly has now been found in Monroe, Wayne and Oakland counties.

Nearly three dozen projects aimed at fighting invasive species in Michigan will share $3.6 million in grant funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program.

Nearly three dozen projects aimed at fighting invasive species in Michigan will share $3.6 million in grant funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program.

Invasive beech leaf disease was first confirmed in Michigan in St. Clair County in July. Since then, it has been detected in Oakland and Wayne counties.

Michigan has confirmed the state’s first detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly after a small population was found in Oakland County.

Michigan has confirmed the state’s first detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly after a small population was found in Oakland County.

Environmental officials want you to start checking your trees for adult Asian longhorned beetles because the invasive beetle starts to emerge this month.

Michigan officials want residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that threatens agriculture and natural resources.

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

Michigan officials want residents to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that threatens agriculture and natural resources.

Invasive beech leaf disease has been found in a small private woodlot in southern St. Clair County, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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

Invasive beech leaf disease has been found in a small private woodlot in southern St. Clair County, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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.

On Saturday, June 25, the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation will help local pollinators by clearing weeds and invasive plants at two parks.

LANSING, Mich. – Dead spotted lanternfly insects were found in Michigan in recent weeks, according to The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). MDARD is asking freight carriers, warehouse workers and delivery drivers to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly. Officials said there is no evidence of an established population of the spotted lanternfly in Michigan. The spotted lanternfly sucks sap from host plants and secrets large amounts of a sugar-rich, sticky liquid called honeydew. People involved in transporting and handling goods or freight should become familiar with identifying spotted lanternfly adults and egg masses.