Pennsylvanians Must Save The Eastern Hemlock

[mr.d]

Under siege: Pennsylvanians must save the eastern hemlock The hemlock

[old3dogg]

We aint doing so good with the Ash trees.

[cdc]

     we are losing cherie trees two

[Bon]

What's going on with the cherry trees??

[lavender]

It's a pity. If it gets into Cook Forest it is going to destroy one of the largest stand of virgin hemlock in the East. 

[buschpounder]

Park ranger told us over the summer it is in cook forest. They are fighting it with the largest hemlocks by basically pouring pesticide around the base so it gets into the root system. They can't fight the bugs with dropping pesticide from helicopter so it's very labor intensive. All the other hemlocks are on their own.

[Keyser Soze]

 We need to get rid of most of the deer and the forest, birds and other wildlife will be better off.

[Petee]

This has been around for several years so if you have a very healthy stand with older trees in good condition then keep an eye on it.  The infestation starts at the top of older trees and works its way down.  Use binoculars and do a monthly check on the topmost branches.  If they appear to have white cottony patches along the spine of the branch then that will probably be the Hemlock Wooley Adelgid insects.

 

One of the great things about being a Master Gardener is learning about these problems and helping others with a solution.  It's not a club, it's a volunteer job where you can make a difference for local property owners through teaching and diagnosing. 

 

For more information call the Jefferson County Extension at 849-7361.  Ask for Susan.

[Keyser Soze]

DDT should be used!

[Petee]

DDT = Don't Do That!

[Petee]

_{This is from Cornell University and has lots of good information for landowners and those who would like to help make a difference.  It also explains more about the actual insect and the beetle that will hopefully make a difference.}

_{http://www.cornellplantations.org/our-gardens/natural-areas/invasive/hemlock-woolly-adelgid}