Missed out on the recent webinar ‘Best Practices for Managing Hemlock Woolly Adelgid ‘ in Nurseries? You’re in luck! A recording is now available.

Continue reading to access a link to the recording.

In this webinar, Hannah Fraser, the entomologist for horticulture with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), provides an overview of the biology and lifecycle of hemlock woolly adelgid and emphasizes the importance of early detection and prevention through regular scouting and biosecurity practices.

Cassie Russell, nursery and landscape specialist with OMAFA discusses HWA management strategies in nurseries, focusing on what is registered for chemical control in Ontario nurseries vs. what can be used on mature trees. Cassie also shares best management practices, including guidance on using dormant and summer oils for HWA control in nursery production. In addition, she outlines the pest management approaches currently recognized by the CFIA to meet regulatory requirements for shipping hemlock nursery stock domestically.

The webinar concludes with Jamie Aalbers from the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, outlining the current HWA directive (D-07-05) that growers need to follow for domestic movement of hemlock in Canada.

The webinar concludes with a Q&A addressing various questions about product use, scouting methods, and potential directive revisions in future growing seasons.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJRLBXeMDb8&t=2677s