RE: “Insect impact: State forester says Hemlock Woolly Adelgid can now be found all over Windham County” [Jan. 23]:
Your article is very informative about the biology of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, but it leaves the reader hanging if they do identify an infestation and want to know what to do to stay ahead of the pest in favor of saving the tree.
There are excellent options available that are easy to apply and inexpensive compared to tree removal.
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