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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: have you scouted for this pest yet?

Cassie Russell, Nursery and Landscape Specialist, OMAFA Hemlock woolly adelgid, Adelges tsugae, is a regulated invasive insect that poses a serious threat to eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) in Ontario. This pest is now established in parts of southern Ontario and … Continue reading →

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In case you missed it: recording available for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid webinar

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.

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Tree of Heaven: Recognizing and reporting this invasive tree

August is tree check month, and there’s no better time to spotlight one of Ontario’s most notorious invaders — the tree of heaven. Once an introduced ornamental, this fast-growing species now thrives in the most unexpected places: sprouting from sidewalks … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species Center events: SLF and BLD workshops this summer

Two FREE invasive species workshops are coming up this summer hosted by the Invasive Species Centre. On July 24 there will be an in-person workshop in Brighton focused on beech leaf disease. On August 6, there will be a spotted … Continue reading →

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Keep a watchful eye, for the Spotted Lanternfly!

While there are still NO known ESTABLISHED populations in Ontario, there have been more recent interceptions and sightings of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly this fall, with a few sighted in the Windsor-Essex region.

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