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Rose Pest Solutions entomologist identifies new invasive species in Michigan

Tuesday, December 22, 2015


Mark VanderWerp and the Elm Seed Bug he discovered in Michigan. This is the first confirmed sighting of an Elm Seed Bug east of the Rockies.

Not only do our Entomologist work tirelessly to prevent existing pests, they also discover new ones! Introducing Arocatus Melanocephalus, commonly known as the Elm Seed Bug. Discovered in Michigan by our own Mark VanderWerp, Manager of Education and Training. This is the first confirmed sighting of an Elm Seed Bug East of the Rockies.

Mark VanderWerp, Manager of Education and Training at Rose Pest Solutions, the nation’s oldest pest management company, recently captured an invasive species new to Michigan, the Elm Seed Bug.

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