A tree killing insect that attacks hemlock trees has been found in a new North Country location.
The Department of Environmental Conservation has verified that the hemlock wooly adelgid (a-del-gid) has invaded the Port Douglas area in Essex County. The DEC confirmation comes after recent reports of the insect from concerned residents and volunteers. Early detection and reporting are essential because infestations can easily go unnoticed until significant damage occurs to hemlock trees. Its name comes from the white, woolly sacs it makes at the base of hemlock needles in winter and early spring. A wooly adelgid infestation can kill a healthy tree within 10 years.
State Audit Critical of Chazy School District
