Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
If you’re taking a walk in the Capital Region, you’re likely to come across a hemlock tree. If you look close enough, you could see the hemlock wooly adelgid, the invasive species that’s threatening the trees throughout the area. Board certified arborist, Joe Oszust said the invasive species can kill a tree in as little as a year, depending on how strong it is when it gets infected.
If you’re taking a walk in the Capital Region, you’re likely to come across a hemlock tree. If you look close enough, you could see the hemlock wooly adelgid, the invasive species that’s threatening the trees throughout the area. Board certified arborist, Joe Oszust said the invasive species can kill a tree in as little as a year, depending on how strong it is when it gets infected.
