New invasive vegetable pest found in Michigan

Swede midge impacts cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and other crucifers LANSING, MI — A potentially serious threat to Michigan’s cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and other crucifers has been found in the state for the first time in five organic production fields in Sanilac County. The Swede midge’s developing larvae cause swelling and severe distortion of young plant tissues, resulting