Effectively Treating Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is a tiny, piercing and sucking insect, unseen with the naked eye that feeds on hemlock twigs at the bases of the needles. HWA is an
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The State of Spotted Lanternfly for 2022
Despite some unseasonably warm days throughout the country, November is about the time of year you’d expect spotted lanternfly (SLF, Lycorma delicatula) and other insects to begin dying off for
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Hurricane Recovery – Once the Storm Clears
With hurricane season in full swing, preparation plans are critical. In addition to storm preparation kits and emergency plans, it is also important to develop a plan to protect landscape
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How to Treat Hemlock Trees in a Forested Area Using Tree Injection
Conifers that retain their foliage also will retain systemically applied chemistries, such as imidacloprid. Hemlocks retain their foliage for 3 to 6 years. Researchers have evaluated the longevity of imidacloprid
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Why Would Anyone Want To Inject A Conifer?
If conifers are so slow to uptake from a liquid application applied by tree injection (you may recall from our last exciting installment, the tree’s vascular system relies solely are
Arborists and Researchers Come Together to Tackle the Spread of Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly is here and continuing to spread across the states. If it continues, the impact could be devastating. Recently, Don Grosman, Arborjet Entomologist, attended two spotted lanternfly (SLF) summits.
Proven Treatment for Spotted Lanternfly
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture this invasive pest “could be the most destructive species in 150 years.” Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive pest, originally from Asia that is currently
Hurricane Recovery – Once the Storm Clears
With hurricane season in full swing, preparation plans are critical. In addition to storm preparation kits and emergency plans, it is also important to develop a plan to protect landscape
Japanese Beetles Are Hatching – Protect Your Plants Now!
Japanese beetles hatch early in the summer, typically around July 4th, leaving most of the season for them to cause plant damage to forests, farms, flowers, ornamental trees, and shrubs.
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Vermont – There is Treatment!
Last month, Emerald Ash Borer was found in northern Orange County, Vermont. This news was unprecedented because until now, EAB hadn’t made its way to the Green Mountain State. State
