Our native eastern and Carolina hemlocks are being attacked and killed by an invasive insect pest, the hemlock woolly adelgid. Hemlocks are found throughout north Georgia, and you may have them on your property. Almost all of these beautiful trees will die in the next few years unless action is taken soon, and the result will be environmentally, economically and aesthetically devastating. But good news – help is available! Open the link below to see what can be done to preserve these mighty trees.
Menu of Hemlock documents
Below is a menu of documents providing the information necessary to treat your valuable Hemlock trees. If you have any further questions or need help please contact one of our LRA Hemlock Program Facilitators listed on the “Hemlock Treatment Resources” link below.
1) Hemlock Assessment Resources
2) Hemlock Treatment Resources
3) Soil Injector Reservation / Lending Process
4) Introduction to Treating Hemlocks
Click the link above which will direct you to the Resources page and then cursor to the “Treatment Instructions” section. Then click on “Introduction to Treating Hemlocks”.
5) Imidacloprid and Dinotefuran Chemical Mixing and Dosing Instructions
Click the link above which will direct you to the Resources page and then cursor to the “Treatment Instructions” section. Click on the appropriate link for the chemical product and application method to be used. Currently the most proven commonly available chemicals and frequently used application methodologies are:
- Imidacloprid 75 WSP (1.6 oz) by Kioritz Soil Injector
- Dinotefuran 20% soluble granules
- Safari 20 SG by Kioritz Soil Injector
- Safari 20 SG by Trunk Spray
