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DNR: ‘Two tiny critters’ on the move, likely to infest Wisconsin’s hemlock and fir trees
Its white, cottony egg sacs are visible year-round on the undersides of hemlock branches, near the base of the needles. As ...
Invasive species targets fir, hemlock trees; DNR fears it’s headed to Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking landowners to be aware of an invasive species that has been detected ...
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Silver Fly on Hemlock Branch Infested with Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (IMAGE)
Like tufts of cotton on each branch, the egg sacks of an invasive pest, hemlock woolly adelgid, mean death for this eastern hemlock in Tennessee -- unless a West Coast fly can come to the rescue.
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How to identify the deadly hemlock plant:
How to rid your yard of poison hemlock? If you plan to remove the plant yourself, be sure to wear protective gear – such as goggles, face mask, gloves and a long sleeve shirt – before handling ...
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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)
Early impacts on trees infested with HWA include loss of needles and reduction to growth of new needles and branches. If left untreated, HWA infestations can result in hemlock tree death within 3-5 ...
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DNR: ‘Two tiny critters’ on the move, likely to infest Wisconsin’s hemlock and fir trees
Its white, cottony egg sacs are visible year-round on the undersides of hemlock branches, near the base of the needles. As the adelgid feeds, it injects toxic saliva into the tree, causing the ...