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Our species identification training modules are now hosted on a new site called MISIN Learn. You can access this new site with your existing MISIN user account credentials. Earn badges for courses that you complete – download and print completion certificates!

The Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) is a regional effort to develop and provide early detection and response resources for invasive species.

Our goal is to assist both experts and citizen scientists in the detection and identification of invasive species in support of successful management.

This effort is being led by researchers with the Michigan State University Department of Entomology laboratory for Applied Spatial Ecology and Technical Services in conjunction with a growing consortium of supporting partners.

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The MISIN smartphone app provides a mobile solution for the capture of invasive species field observation data. You can play an important role in the early detection and rapid response to new invasive threats in your area by contributing invasive species observations to the MISIN database.
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Register with the MISIN website and start reporting invasive species observations today!

Report Sightings

Report invasive species in your area. Your reports are an important part of successfull control efforts.

Smartphone App

The MISIN app provides a mobile solution for the capture of invasive species field observation data.

MISIN Alerts

Create custom email alerts for new observations in your area of interest.

Species Data Viewer

Browse the distribution of reported invasive species. Search by common name and geography.

Species Information

Browse species information fact sheets containing photos and information.

Training Modules

Try one of our 95+ different MISIN E-Learning Species Identification Training Modules.

maps OnDemand

Generate real-time species maps for selected states or the entire Midwest region. Delivered right to your inbox.

What are invasive species?

An invasive species is one that is not native and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm to a local economy, environment, or human health.

Many non-native species, including fruits, vegetables, field crops, livestock and domestic animals, are important to local economies and lifestyles. Most non-native species are not harmful and may provide economic benefits. Invasive species cause harm when they out-compete native species by reproducing and spreading rapidly in areas where they have no natural controls and change the balance of the ecosystems we rely on.