Hemlock Trees

• N.S. pilot project pits tiny beetles against invasive insect killing Hemlock trees

  The Hemlock woolly adelgid was first discovered in the province in 2017, causing concern immediately because of the importance of Hemlock trees. 

  Environment

  Nov 1, 2023
  
• Invasive insect, deadly to hemlock trees, reported in Halifax region

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has detected an invasive insect, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, in the Halifax area for the first time -- which is deadly to hemlock trees.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2023
  
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• Invasive insect discovered in southern Ontario could pose risk for hemlock trees

  "We think it's been there for quite a while because it was fairly large and rather easy to see, and it has already started to kill trees."

  Environment

  Sep 5, 2022
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• Invasive insect found in hemlock trees near Grafton in Northumberland County

  The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) has been found in several hemlock trees near Grafton, east of Cobourg, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

  Environment

  Aug 23, 2022