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Albright Grove: In the grove

Although spreading rapidly through the Great Smoky Mountains and through the rest of the south, there are several methods that can be used to treat and control the infestation of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA), both chemical and biological. Chemical controls primarily include insecticides, which can be difficult to administer to widespread and remote populations. Biological control of the serious HWA problem may be attained by use of predatory insects. The most effective biological weapon against HWA currently known is the tiny Japanese ladybird beetle, Pseudoscymnus tsugae, or, the P.t. Beetle. Links to information on control of the HWA can be found by clicking on the "hot spot" links in the iPIX™ picture below.

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Click on these links to find out more about:
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid control methods | Biological control using the P.t. Beetle
or find them as 'Hot Spot' links in the iPIX image.
Continue the tour by clicking on one of the thumbnails below...
Trailhead thumbnail
Top of the trail thumbnail
Down the trail thumbnail

Trailhead

Top of the Trail

Down the trail

For more information on saving the Eastern Hemlock, visit the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Action Team

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is part of the National Park Service

 


 
 
 
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