In January 2024, we identified Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Craneridge. HWA is an invasive, aphid insect that attacks Hemlock trees. Once infested, trees will die within 4-10 years.
Helpful Links and Resources
*** If you find HWA on your property, Submit this form. We’ll come onsite to assess your trees and tag for potential treatment. ****
If you love our Craneridge woodlands and Hemlocks, then we highly recommend you explore the links below and watch the video.
Craneridge FAQ Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Treatment
NYS Hemlock Initiative
WATCH: In April 2024 Gwen Alegre and special guest Caroline Marschner from Cornell’s Hemlock Initiative led a Zoom meeting to educate Craneridge folks about our HWA infestation and how we’re responding (70 mins).
QUESTIONS?
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Gwen Alegre at gwenalegre@gmail.com or Sam Lewandowski at slewandowski92@gmail.com.
Learn More About Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Quick Field Guide to ID HWA (1 pg. pdf) and Guide to HWA Look Alikes (5 pg. pdf)
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About HWA: From Cornell University’s NYS Hemlock Initiative.
More of Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (23 min video).
iMapInvasive App installation and set-up Video: A must for HWA HUNTERS. Used to record location and photos of HWA findings (or no findings). App is free.
Craneridge Homeowners Association 