Where is the PROTECT NEW YORK What is the Hemlock FROM Hemlock Woolly Woolly Adelgid (HWA)? Adelgid Found? HELP STOP The hemlock woolly adelgid was first confirmed in New York State in the lower Hudson Valley in the 1980s and has since spread north and west. THE HEMLOCK

Hemlock Woolly WOOLLY ADELGID Adelgid Infestations Mark Whitmore, Cornell University 2017

This aphid-like damages hemlock trees by sucking out moisture and nutrients while it feeds. More HWA facts: • Adults are purple-black, 1.5 mm long (barely visible) • HWA stay attached to host trees most of their lives Join Us in Combating this Invasive Insect! • Woolly egg masses contain 50-300 eggs To report the hemlock woolly adelgid or get • Eggs hatch into “crawlers” that spread to more information, call 1-866-640-0652, other trees, attaching to the underside of e-mail [email protected], twigs near base of needles visit www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7250.html or scan the QR code below.

Why are Eastern Hemlock These invasive are Trees Important? spreading throughout New York Eastern hemlocks ( canadensis) are State and have the potential highly beneficial to the environment. These to devastate our hemlock evergreens prevent erosion and maintain water quality because they are well suited population. Help us track this for growing along steep slopes, where their tree killer by learning to identify roots help stabilize the soil. Hemlocks have New York State and report hemlock woolly a dense canopy that offers ideal habitat Department of Environmental Conservation adelgid infestations. for birds and other wildlife. They shade Division of Lands and streams and rivers, providing the cold water Health conditions essential for many fish species, 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 including . How to Recognize Hemlock Woolly TWO WAYS TO HELP Hemlock Trees Adelgid Imposters You may see these look-a-likes on hemlock trees.

ELONGATE Flat evergreen HEMLOCK SCALE needles, White or brown ranging from ovals on underside 1/3 to 2/3-inch of needles (invasive long insect - report to DEC)

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1. Contact DEC if you see small woolly egg masses (1/16 to 1/8-inch) on the Two white SPITTLEBUGS underside of hemlock branches. parallel lines on Wet mass (The adult insect is tiny and difficult the undersides of bubbles to see without a hand lens.) Hemlock of needles (not harmful) trees that are infested often appear stressed and lose needles.

2. Participate in a more in-depth survey for this insect by using the form at Cones about www.dec.ny.gov/animals/82617.html ½-inch TREE SAP to document and report your findings long and Paint-like splatter to DEC. Submit the form online or green when (not harmful) by mail. immature

SPIDER EGG SACS Large balls of Gray-brown bark, webbing, often with wide ridges connecting multiple and furrows needles and twigs (not harmful)