Hemlocks have been nearly wiped out by Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA) insect. Hundreds of millions of the trees were killed over the last few decades by HWA from Maine to Georgia. The few hemlocks that are left should be protected.
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid isn't the only pest of hemlocks. The rosellina blight fungal disease, spider mites, and Elongate Hemlock Scale are all parasitic organisms that weaken hemlock trees in landscapes.
Safari is a systemic insecticide. It can be applied as a soil drench or bark spray for home gardeners with large trees. Also, good control with combining a Safari (dinotefuran) bark spray early spring and a horticulture oil foliar spray in the winter to coat any existing egg masses. See the product label for rates and instructions.
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