Elm Sawfly Alert in Michigan

Michigan’s got a new insect neighbor — the elm zigzag sawfly, hitchhiking over from Asia. Found in St. Clair County, it munches on elm leaves in funky zigzag patterns as a larva, then goes full buffet as it grows. While it can strip trees bare, healthy elms usually recover — so it’s more nuisance than nightmare. This fast-flying, prolific bug has already spread from Canada to multiple Midwestern states. Officials urge residents to spot and report zigzag-damaged elms via app or online, and to clean gear and avoid moving firewood to stop its spread. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c37e44acf3b7a96a