Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (CCE) is partnering with The New York State Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

There have been initiatives to combat the spread of this insect in previous years.

HWA is a very small aphid-like insect that can kill hemlock trees within 4-12 years. HWA was discovered along Skaneateles Lake in 2014, and has been found spreading along the shoreline since. These hemlock forests are crucial for maintaining the water quality of Skaneateles Lake and the drinking water it provides.

Please to to the Cornell Cooperative Extension link for current information. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) – New York State Hemlock Initiative